Rylan Ristau
Rylan Ristau
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Oliver West | Prep Redzone Scout
Fillmore Central is stuffed to the brim with talent this fall. This is especially true for the Falcons‘ 2028 class, especially when it comes to 6’3, 190 lb. WR/DB
Rylan Ristau
Rylan
Ristau
6'3" | 190 lbs | WR/DB
Fillmore Central | 2028
State
MN
. The massive skill presence, who earned a gameday invite from South Dakota State recently, tallied six catches for 93 yards and three TDs as well as one interception on defense in Fillmore Central’s 35-6 win over NRHEG in Week 6.
Ristau’s evaluation from his junior midseason highlights is below:
- looks like a 6’3 presence out on the perimeter
- huge catch radius and really catches the eye when he extends his arms and plucks the ball out of the night sky
- deep threat who can take the top off the defense
- smooth, fluid route runner who bursts out of his break and can step and stack CBs easily
- fluid cornerback and a long, tall, massive presence in both man and zone coverage out on the perimeter
- accelerates out of his breaks and at the top of the route, quick and shifty feet
- can beat blocking attempts with either speed or physicality. Long, rangy defensive presence and a physical tackler on the perimeter and space who can envelop ball carriers when he wraps them up
- 50/50, contested catch machine
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Staying in Fillmore Central,
Rylan Ristau
Rylan
Ristau
6'3" | 190 lbs | WR/DB
Fillmore Central | 2028
State
MN
, the Falcons’ 2nd-leading receiver offered more in terms of range and explosiveness as a deep-threat receiver. Ristau finished with 357 yards and 4 TDs on just 15 receptions (23.8 YPC). Ristau plays with a great level of physicality to match his larger size as an outside receiver, proving a bit of a mismatch for smaller CBs, while showing some of the strongest hands at his position, being able to high-point vertical passes and maintain control and balance through contact. I had mentioned Ristau as both a QB and LB prospect previously, but I think he’s found his true calling at WR with how well he utilized his athleticism, and he should remain to be a stud on offense for the Falcons going forward.
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Rylan Ristau
Rylan
Ristau
6'3" | 190 lbs | WR/DB
Fillmore Central | 2028
State
MN
sits behind starting QB
Bridon Bahl
Bridon
Bahl
6'1" | 165 lbs | QB
Fillmore Central | 2027
State
MN
, a top prospect in the class of 2027, meaning that Ristau may not see a lot of reps on the varsity offense for awhile. Ristau’s only completion on varsity during his freshman year was a 68 yard touchdown, hitting a beautiful deep strike over the middle to his WR in stride who took it to the house. Ristau’s efforts could be seen more on the defense next season, as he boasts a solid amount of athleticism, including a 30″ vertical and a 4.98 40 yard time that could help him gain some reps at LB. Ristau is an intriguing prospect with plenty of potential, but we’ll have to be patient to see how he will develop and how will he be used for this team.
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