Ryan VanKerkhoven | Salesianum (DE)
Ryan VanKerkhoven
- Class
- 2026
- Position
- EDGE
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 225
- School
- Salesianum (DE)
About Ryan
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Todd Haldis | Prep Redzone Scout
Ryan really got on my radar after his strong performance at the National Preps Showcase earlier this summer. He transferred this summer from one elite Delaware program (Middletown to HS) to another elite team in Salesianum HS. He mainly played OLB last season, but worked out at both LB and DL at the NP camp. He is a good athlete, can cover a lot of ground and is strong in pass coverage as a LB. However I feel he will eventually be best as an athletic DL prospect in the future. He has a frame that can carry 240lbs+ easily and measured a nice 76″ length at the showcase as well. That along with his athleticism makes him an impact rush edge player in my mind. Ryan has great get off and fluid hips. Can get going quickly to close down on the ball, re-direct and go, and chase down the ball carrier. In DL 1v1s at the NP Camp, he showed a wide array of pass rush moves. Was able to slap away the OL’s hands and showed effective hand work. He flashed a nice spin, swim, and out & in move as well, dominating his reps at DE at the event. Pair that with his high energy play, physicality, and explosiveness you got a dominate player to fear.
Ryan is also a high academic prospect with a 4.1 GPA and is a 2x Academic All State player.I look forward to see how Sally uses his this upcoming season and feel he will surprised people in his production on the field. If he shows out this fall like he did at National Preps, I see him getting interest from a lot of high academic schools and programs at the FBS/FCS level.
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