NC State senior LB Ryan Klimp brings high-IQ, high-character depth with proven leadership
Ryan Klimp is a **senior outside linebacker** at NC State whose calling card is reliability: he arrived with a strong academic and leadership background from Cleveland High, where he was a team captain, multi-sport athlete, and 4.53 GPA student, and that same discipline translates to a low-drama, coachable profile for a defense.[2][3] He is listed on the 2026 NC State roster as a seasoned, four-year player, but public stat production is limited, so his value appears to come more from steadiness, special-teams/rotation readiness, and fit than headline numbers.[3]
