B.A., Religion and Political Science; Findlay, Ohio 

Varsity Football - Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Team Captain, Second Team, NCAC; Denison and NCAC Career Records - Record for Most Touchdowns in a Season (2001), Most Receptions in a Season (2000), Career Record Holder for Touchdowns Caught (2000-2002); Varsity Baseball - Team Leader in Base Stealing (2002); Denison Hilltoppers; Centenary United Methodist Church - Youth Praise Band Founder, Leader; Ohio College Scholar Athlete of the Year, National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame; Campus Crusade for Christ; Athletes in Action - University Representative for Convention.

Supporting comments: "One is immediately impressed with Ryan's intelligence, openness, candor and level of maturity. His character and team-oriented ethic are unsurpassed. Ryan is one of the best wide receivers in the nation and set many Denison and NCAC season and career records. His attitude in practice, his relentless work ethic and his positive approach earned him the deep respect of his coaches and his fellow players who elected him to be a team captain. As a team captain, Ryan continued to display leadership qualities beyond those of any other captains we have had in recent years. Ryan will be missed as much for his honesty and leadership as he will for his ability as a player. Ryan's commitment to excellence on and off the field was recently recognized by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame who awarded him their Ohio College Scholar Athlete of the Year Award. This award is presented to an individual who has shown leadership and excellence on the football field, in the classroom and in the community."