
Lehigh’s big-bodied, big-play WR with rare production upside
In the 2011 season, Ryan Spadola was the definition of an FCS game-breaker, setting Lehigh’s school record with 96 catches and a Patriot League-record 1,614 receiving yards while adding 11 touchdowns[3][8]. At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, he paired size with volume, and his 2012 follow-up still showed top-option value with 42 catches for 678 yards and three scores through seven games[1][9]. The differentiator: he wasn’t just productive, he was the offense’s engine, and his academic and leadership profile suggests a disciplined, high-floor teammate[9].