Ryan Vernale brings size and upside to San Diego’s defensive front
Ryan Vernale is a 6-foot-2, 270-pound defensive lineman for San Diego who entered 2025 as a sophomore after not appearing in a game as a freshman in 2024, so the sample is still thin but the frame is real. He was a standout at Los Gatos High and was noted as a tough, two-way lineman there, which hints at physicality and competitiveness that should translate well up front. For a roster fit, he looks like a developmental DL with clear room to grow rather than a finished product—good value if you want size, effort, and long-term upside.
