Ryan Thomas

Position:
Tight End
Height:
6-7
Weight:
270
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Dillsburg, Pa.
High School:
Northern York HS

Veteran tight end who had a terrific spring ... will share time with Josh Bailey as the starter there ... has progressed to the top of the list in terms of footwork and blocking ... possesses a great frame and physical presence for that position ... runs well ... ranked best among the linebackers and tight ends in hang cleans (325) ... 2002 early-season starter at tight end ... 29-yard reception from Rasheed Marshall vs. UTC ... one catch at Wisconsin ... 14-yard TD catch from Danny Embick at Rutgers ... did not see varsity action in 2000 ... rookie of the week: Maryland ... played tight end and defensive end at Northern York High ... three-year starter and mid-Penn all-star on offense and defense his junior and senior seasons ... represented Northern in the East-West all-star game ... named defensive MVP ... finalist for the Pennsylvania Big 33 all-star game ... captain for Coach Richard Mauck ... standout on the basketball and track teams ... two-year basketball captain and mid-Penn all-star ... born August 13, 1981 ... son of Rich and Diane Thomas ... one of three brothers ... majoring in sociology and anthropology ... Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll