Big-bodied TE with room to grow into Gardner-Webb’s passing game
In the 2026 season, Ryan Demonbreun has been a low-volume but intriguing tight end for Gardner-Webb, posting 1 catch for 5 yards so far while carrying a 6'4", 235-pound frame that fits the classic in-line TE mold. He’s a redshirt sophomore and a transfer from Kentucky Wesleyan, which signals added maturity and program-hopping experience. The appeal is projection: size, build, and developmental upside. The caution flag is production, because the stat line is still thin—so he looks more like a growth bet than an instant-impact difference-maker.
