2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 48
Caleb Ryan
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- Position:
- TE
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 240
- Hometown:
- Bellingham, Wash.
2025 (R-Jr.):
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I came to liberty because it was a Christian school. I believed that was very important for the development of my faith. They also have division 1 football, which was what I desired to play.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I love the story of David and Goliath, so before every game I read 1 Samuel 17.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents are my biggest inspiration in my life. They have worked so hard to provide for my siblings and I, and they taught us to pursue our best self, which has gotten me to where I’m at now.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I got to play in the football state playoffs my sophomore year of high school.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My dad, Sam Ryan, played in college at Washington University and Western Washington University.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meals are lasagna and BBQ ribs.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I enjoy cooking food, hanging out with friends, playing videos games and chess.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have multiple dogs back home, Stan, Louie, Winnie, Pepper, Lola, and Murphy.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Marshawn Lynch.
What is your favorite possession and why?
My Bible, because it is the word of God.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My dream vacation would be Greece because I grew up loving their mythology and history, and the architecture there is beautiful.
- CSC Academic All-District® Team selection
- Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
- Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal recipient
- Saw playing time in all 12 games
- Starter at tight end against New Mexico State and LA Tech
- Finished the season with four receptions for 87 yards
- Averaged 21.8 yards per reception
- 10-yard reception against UTEP
- Five-yard reception against New Mexico State
- Finished the LA Tech game with two receptions for 72 yards
- Recorded a season-long 56-yard reception against LA Tech
- Also forced a fumble following a Liberty turnover against Missouri State
- Mainstay on Liberty’s special teams units
- Ranked third on the team in special team snap count as ranked by PFF.com (165 snaps)
- Added four tackles as a part of Liberty’s special teams units
- Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
- Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal recipient
- Saw playing time in 10 games
- Mainstay on Liberty’s special teams units
- Ranked ninth on the team in special team snap count as ranked by PFF.com (120 snaps)
- Had an assisted tackle against UMass
- Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
- Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal recipient
- Saw playing time in one game against UMass
- Graduated from Lynden Christian High School in Lynden, Wash.
- Earned all-conference honors as a tight end as a sophomore
- Finished his senior year with 28 receptions for 378 yards and five touchdowns
- Added eight carries for 21 yards and three touchdowns
- Also recorded 57 tackles, 3.5 sacks and four fumble recoveries
- Also played lacrosse
- Son of Regan Sayres and Sean Ryan
- Completed his Interdisciplinary Studies undergraduate degree in May 2026
- Birthday is February 5
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I came to liberty because it was a Christian school. I believed that was very important for the development of my faith. They also have division 1 football, which was what I desired to play.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I love the story of David and Goliath, so before every game I read 1 Samuel 17.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents are my biggest inspiration in my life. They have worked so hard to provide for my siblings and I, and they taught us to pursue our best self, which has gotten me to where I’m at now.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I got to play in the football state playoffs my sophomore year of high school.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My dad, Sam Ryan, played in college at Washington University and Western Washington University.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meals are lasagna and BBQ ribs.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I enjoy cooking food, hanging out with friends, playing videos games and chess.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have multiple dogs back home, Stan, Louie, Winnie, Pepper, Lola, and Murphy.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Marshawn Lynch.
What is your favorite possession and why?
My Bible, because it is the word of God.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My dream vacation would be Greece because I grew up loving their mythology and history, and the architecture there is beautiful.
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