Ryan Connelly '14 Recruiting Profile

I am currently a Senior and am 6'3" and weigh 210lbs.  As a sophomore, I made the varsity football team as a quarterback.   As a Junior I eventually started at quarterback and then for the 5 game playoff run I was moved to starting defensive end.  I had not played on the defensive side of the ball since eighth grade since rarely do players play both ways at our high school.  This run ended in our second straight Minnesota State Championship in Class 6-A.  I was also the starting long snapper. This year I am the team Captain. These experiences taught me the value of overcoming adversity, perseverance and being the ultimate teammate.

My goal is to continue to add weight, gain strength and speed.  My dream has been to play college football since third grade. I believe I have the skills to contribute both on and off the field to a winning, championship program.

I have been on the varsity Lacrosse team for two years now - sophomore and junior year - as a midfielder.  Lacrosse has helped develop my speed and agility.  I am also a Minnesota Lacrosse State Champion

I have a 3.92 GPA and am interested in majoring in Engineering with possible a mathematics minor.