2026 PFN Player Profile: Bryce Ryan-TE/DE-Fleetwood

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Davin Ridall | July 16, 2026

Bryce Ryan

Fleetwood

Class of 2027

TE/DE

Jersey #13

6’3, 200 lbs

Other Sports: Basketball, Track

Twitter/X: @Bryce1Ryan

Why do you play football?

I fell in love with the game ever since I was little and I always worked my hardest to be great.

What made you start playing when you were little?

Both of my older brothers played which made me want to.

Do you play any sports other than football?

I play basketball and I ran track this past spring, I also played lacrosse growing up.

What position do you play in basketball?

I play center.

How long have you been playing these sports?

I have been playing basketball for five years and I played lacrosse for about five years as well. I started playing football when I was around seven or eight.

What has been your favorite moment in your sports career up to this point?

Scoring a 50 yard touchdown my sophomore year to go ahead by two points against Manheim Central.

What are your personal goals for this upcoming season?

To be an All-State TE.

Is there anything from basketball that you are able to take away and apply to football or vice versa?

I’d say jump balls in football are just like rebounds in basketball for me, and I’m the most aggressive person on the court in basketball because of football.

What do you think will be different about this season compared to previous ones considering that you are a senior now?

Thanks to the experience of being on varsity for 3 years, I am going to have much more confidence than anyone else.

Who has been your biggest influence up to this point?

Both my older brothers because I have always worked to be better than them and they both are super supportive.

Did anyone inspire you to be a TE?

My oldest brother was a TE and played at Lebanon Valley College.

What is your favorite sports team?

The Eagles.

What game have you watched was your favorite and why?

Super Bowl LII, because of the comeback the eagles had and because it was their first Super Bowl win.

What was it like as a fan watching them win those two Super Bowls?

It was amazing.

When you aren’t playing football or any other kind of sport, what’s your go to activity and why?

I love weight lifting and I also go fishing.

What is your dream vacation destination?

Aruba.

What is something non sports related that you hope to achieve in your life?

I hope to own my own gym one day.

What is your go to restaurant when you need a big meal?

I like to go to Chipotle a lot.

Who is your favorite music artist?

Drake.

What are your plans for after high school?

To play college football.

Where would your dream college be?

Florida Atlantic University.

What are some words of advice you could give to any of the upcoming freshman that will be on the team this season?

Never be satisfied, and you need to put work in when nobody’s watching if you want to be great.

Do you have any comments about the upcoming season?

I’m excited to get one last ride with my boys.

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