Ryan von Brandt is VMI’s jumbo tight end with real red-zone juice
In the 2024 season, Ryan von Brandt made his collegiate debut for VMI and turned 3 catches into 26 yards and a touchdown, showing the kind of massive 6-foot-8 target that can stress a defense near the goal line.[1][6] He brings rare size, a quarterback background, and a development arc that hints at versatility, but his impact has been limited by injury setbacks in 2022 and 2023, so the big question is durability and whether his frame can translate into consistent weekly production.[1] If a team wants a matchup problem with intriguing upside rather than a finished product, he’s a worthwhile flyer.[1][6]
