Colby Ryan brings wrestler-tough, high-upside grit to SIU’s linebacker room
Colby Ryan is a sophomore linebacker at Southern Illinois with a compact, physical frame (6-1, 215) and a background that screams toughness: he was a three-year starter in high school, earned all-conference honors on both sides of the ball, and was also a top-10 state wrestler in 1A at 195 pounds. In 2025, he played in one game and recorded one tackle, so the production sample is tiny—but his differentiator is clear: a blue-collar, multi-sport athlete with instincts, leverage, and edge. If your team wants a relentless, development-friendly LB with room to grow, he’s worth a look.
