
Columbia’s old-school edge-setter on defense
Ryan Armbrust built his Columbia reputation as a physical, high-motor defensive end who can also create chaos in the backfield; in Columbia game logs, he’s been credited with sacks, tackles for loss, and even a fumble-return touchdown, which screams playmaker energy rather than empty-volume production.[1][4][6] His value is the kind coaches love: disruptive, assignment-sound, and tough enough to swing a game with one burst off the edge, making him a fit for a team that wants effort, violence, and timely big plays more than flash.[1][6]