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Ryan is someone who I like a whole lot more on Friday Nights than I do during the offseason. I didn’t dislike what I saw this offseason, but it’s apparent that he has some physicality and instincts that simply don’t show up during 7on7 season.

Ryan is another guy new to the rankings but not to this website. I first discovered Ryan via a DM from his head coach Steven Spranger. Upon watching his film, I came away extremely impressed. His tape shows good route running, solid athleticism, but most of all, elite effort after the catch. Having watched Ryan in person a few times, I can confirm that Ryan is a good route runner, has good hands, and has the athletic foundation to be a great college receiver with some development. What you don’t see at these off-season camps is his ability to make plays after the catch. On film, Ryan jukes, trucks, stiff arms, really whatever he can do earn extra yards. That goes a long way in my book, and I still think Ryan is a pretty underrated receiver. I hope to see more of the same this Fall, and I think some offers will come if he seeks them out.

After watching Ryan a few times at camps, I have a good understanding of his abilities. Ryan is a pure athlete. Playing football and baseball, Ryan is a year-round competitor, and it shows on the gridiron. At the camps I’ve seen him at, he sports well above-average route running and solid hands. On film, Ryan is able to show off his physicality, open-field ability, and RAC a lot more. There are some things (footwork, general attention to detail, etc) that Ryan needs to work on in order to earn offers. Still, Ryan is a great receiver who I view as a fringe D2 prospect, and he’d be an excellent X receiver at the D3 level.