Is Ryan Ward starting?
Ryan Ward is the projected starter at TE for West Virginia Mountaineers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Rutherford, ranked #1,150 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 6 catches, 41 yards, 1 TD. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 65 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #84
- Class
- JR/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 41 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8625
- National Rank
- #1150
- High School
- Rutherford
- Hometown
- Rutherford, NJ
Why this rating?
On a 73-rated offense; 36th-percentile production (×0.82 for competition level) put them -8 vs unit starters → 65.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at TE · West Virginia Mountaineers
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.