Sage Ryan will get the chance to earn a spot on an NFL roster.
The former Lafayette Christian Academy star was not selected in this year’s NFL Draft but did receive an invite to take part in the rookie minicamp with the Buffalo Bills. The camp will take place from May 9th to 10th in Orchard Park.
The 5-foot-11, 201-pound defensive back played four seasons at LSU before wrapping up his career this past season at Ole Miss.
In his four years in Baton Rouge, Ryan started games at safety, nickel, and cornerback. He appeared in 43 games (21 starts) while recording 113 tackles (65 solo), 6.5 tackles for a loss, 5 forced fumbles, 14 pass deflections, and one interception in four seasons with the Tigers.
During the 2024 season, Ryan tied a career-high in tackles (42) and also had career-highs in pass deflections (6) and forced fumbles (3). Ryan also recorded his first interception in the regular-season finale against Oklahoma.
This past season in Oxford, Ryan recorded 26 tackles and four pass breakups as he helped the Rebels to the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Ryan was one of the most heralded prep prospects coming out of LCA, as he was rated a five-star recruit by 247 Sports and Rivals and was a four-star prospect by ESPN. He ended his prep career by being named Mr. Football by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.