Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2023R4 · #112
K· Round 4
Chad
Ryland.
Sickos Grade
55.4/100
K· Round 4· Reliable long-range field goal kicker with consistent deep ball accuracy
Chad
Ryland.
Maryland· 6'0"· 190 lb
R4 · #112 · NWE
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
The Patriots operate a special teams unit emphasizing precise execution, consistent field goal kicking, and reliable kickoffs with good hangtime and placement.
PlacekickerKickoff specialist
Best role
Immediate starting kicker with the potential to be a long-term, reliable asset for field goals and kickoffs.
Wrong fit
A system that values only long-distance attempts over consistent, high-percentage kicking would devalue his primary strengths.
Ryland is a strong-legged kicker who projects well into a special teams unit that prioritizes accuracy and reliable depth on kickoffs.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Eastern Michigan | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Eastern Michigan | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Eastern Michigan | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Maryland | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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