Caleb Ryan

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Position:
TE
Height:
6-2
Weight:
240
Hometown:
Bellingham, Wash.

2024 (R-So.):

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

2023 (R-Fr.):

Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal recipient
Saw playing time in one game against UMass

Prep:

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

Personal:

Son of Regan Sayres and Sean Ryan
Interdisciplinary Studies major
Birthday is February 5

Student-Athlete Q&A
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.