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Sage Ryan
SUDFA Projection

Sage Ryan

Mississippi · SEC ·
#593
Overall Rank
#40
Pos Rank
49
Composite
5.60
RAS
Height
Weight
40-yd Dash
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Athletic Profile
CoverageRun DefenseBall SkillsRangeAthleticismLeadership
Percentile Rankings
Coverage
49AVG
Run Defense
47AVG
Ball Skills
46AVG
Range
51AVG
Athleticism
56AVG
Leadership
45AVG
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
49
Floor Grade
41
Executive Summary

Sage Ryan projects as an undrafted free agent with developmental potential at safety, likely to compete for practice squad or reserve roster spots. He possesses adequate instincts and film study habits that could appeal to defensive-minded coaching staffs willing to invest in his transition to the professional game. Ryan's value lies in his intelligence and versatility rather than elite athleticism, making him a potential late-round flier or UDFA signing for teams seeking depth at the back end.

⚠ Risk Factors

Ryan's 49-grade composite score reflects significant athleticism concerns—likely subpar tested metrics in explosiveness and change-of-direction—that will substantially limit his NFL ceiling and versatility. His competition level at Mississippi and modest film production suggest he may struggle to process information at NFL pace, particularly against spread formations and empty backfield concepts that demand reactive decision-making.

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