Ryan Schapker brings a high-motor, versatile linebacker profile to Dayton
Schapker is an active, multi-sport defender who arrived at Dayton after playing multiple roles in high school, and his calling card is versatility, toughness, and effort rather than eye-popping stat volume. He’s listed at 5-foot-11, 200 pounds and is already in the program as a **linebacker**, with Dayton showing him as an active roster player for 2026. Reliable recruiting notes describe him as a high-motor player with quick burst, power, and the ability to contribute in physical, assignment-heavy roles, while his background also suggests strong academics and coachability.
