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Connor is a 6'1", 195 lb. safety and wide receiver. He got recruited as a safety and it makes sense when you watch his junior tape...when he saw the field. Speaking of seeing the field, Connor received no AA offense or defense accolades last year as a junior as Billings West had two All-State safeties in Lucas Gibb and Kade Wilcox. Connor was mostly a stalwart on special teams (HM AA All-State kick returner) while playing a reserve role on offense and defense. So how does a kid who mostly played special teams earn an offer from a FCS school before his senior season begins? Football camp performance...that's how. Connor turned heads this summer and got coaches to start altering their projections for him. Basically, Connor is slated to have an All-State season for Billings West as he finally gets to start at safety while also continuing his role on offense as a receiver. He didn't make my initial Top 50 because...well...their wasn't much out there on him. But things can change fast when you take advantage of your opportunities as a recruit.

As legacy kids usually go, Connor is following in his dad's footsteps by attending MSU. Connor's dad, Si Ryan III, played football for MSU while his dad's cousin Pat played at Notre Dame. Connor is first cousin's with Holden Ryan who played for the Griz a few years before now settling at Rocky Mountain. It's a very athletic family.

CONNOR RYAN, Billings (West)
Athlete, 6-1, 192
Honorable mention AA all-state kick returner
3rd 100m (11.10), 5th 200m, 1st 4x100m (anchor)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/10146915

TomCat88 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:30 pm

CONNOR RYAN, Billings (West)
Athlete, 6-1, 192
Honorable mention AA all-state kick returner
3rd 100m (11.10), 5th 200m, 1st 4x100m (anchor)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/10146915

Yeah he was also dynamite as a sprinter this past track season.

VimSince03 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:31 pm

[quote=TomCat88 post_id=668715 time=<a href="tel:1565721020">1565721020</a> user_id=12959]
CONNOR RYAN, Billings (West)
Athlete, 6-1, 192
Honorable mention AA all-state kick returner
3rd 100m (11.10), 5th 200m, 1st 4x100m (anchor)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/10146915

Yeah he was also dynamite as a sprinter this past track season.
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Ran a PR of 10.9. This guy will be interesting to follow next year in football and track. Basketball?

Related to Holden?

(Added my response to the original post.

bobcat99 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:46 pm

Related to Holden?

Or Si?

HelenaCat wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:49 pm

bobcat99 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:46 pm

Related to Holden?

Or Si?

yes

HelenaCat wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:49 pm

bobcat99 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:46 pm

Related to Holden?

Or Si?

See my reply above.

So happy about this one.

The size and the bloodlines are very good. If this kid can grow into a safety, watch out!

Reminds me a little of Mack Anderson. He didn’t start until his senior year at Bozeman, but committed to UM hoops before his senior season.

If he's a 6'1 195 safety running a sub 11 100 as a HS Jr...then I cannot wait to see what happens once he hits college training. Exciting body type.

Highlights from Connor's first game. And boy did he look fantastic.

I think Ryan’s the best player in the state not named Eiden.

iaafan wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:00 am

I think Ryan’s the best player in the state not named Eiden.

Based off one game? I agree that Connor has a chance to have a breakout year his senior season.

And sorry but its clearly Carson Rostad.

iaafan wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:00 am

I think Ryan’s the best player in the state not named Eiden.

Those highlights are the first I have seen of him, very impressive!!! not only does he have some wheels, but he also looks to have pretty good size.

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Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:04 am

iaafan wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:00 am

I think Ryan’s the best player in the state not named Eiden.

Based off one game? I agree that Connor has a chance to have a breakout year his senior season.

And sorry but its clearly Carson Rostad.

I think a lot of people are going to look good against Missoula Big Sky... Hawks play them tonight, Ash and company could have big games... (FYI you can listen to the Hawk game tonight on KGVM... The Play-by-play guy is the WORST)