Ryder Bumgarner is powering CWU’s ground game with volume, burst, and balance
In the 2026 season, Ryder Bumgarner has already shown he can carry an offense: he opened Central Washington’s year with 21 carries for 99 yards against Cal Poly and added 3 catches for 39 yards, flashing three-down usefulness and steady contact balance. He’s a fit for teams that want a physical, reliable back who keeps churning forward, can handle workload, and contributes as a receiver. At 5'9" and 195 lbs, he brings compact leverage and toughness rather than pure glamor—exactly the kind of back coaches trust when the game gets ugly.
