Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information
Release: 08/07/2008
College: Talented quarterback prospect expected to compete for playing time in 2009...used redshirt season in 2008 to learn offensive system plus gain strength and bulk to handle position’s rigors...owns quick release and strong throwing arm...struggled during early stages of spring practice but came on rapidly during closing weeks...completed four-of-six passes for 90 yards and TD during Red-White game...enters Fall listed as co-No. 2 quarterback along with T.C. Jennings behind Trent Caffee...High School: Played quarterback for Scott Cummings at Knoxville West High School...two-time All-State quarterback... also named to All Prep Extra team twice as well as All-Knoxville Interscholastic League...also earned all-region honors multiple times...played in the East-West All-Star game...as senior, passed for 2,430 yards and 21 touchdowns during the 2007 season....for career passed for more than 4,800 yards and 44 TDs...Personal: Health specialization major...son of Pat and Debbie Ryan...father played quarterback in the NFL for 13 years and later worked on Titans Radio Network...born Jan. 18, 1990...age 19.