Ryland Ayers brings special-teams grit and turnover hustle to The Citadel
Ayers has been a steady, high-effort piece for The Citadel, contributing mostly on special teams while flashing value as a DB through tackling and fumble recovery work. In 2018, he appeared in 10 games, posted nine tackles, and recovered a fumble; in 2019, he played in 11 games primarily on special teams; and in 2020-21 he added three tackles and another fumble recovery. His profile suggests a dependable, physical role player who earns snaps through toughness, coverage awareness, and willingness to do the unglamorous work.
