Ryan McCants

Position:
Running Back
Height:
6-1
Weight:
228
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Corona, CA
High School:
Santiago

2008: Ryan was impressive in spring and could be the next great Beaver back, joining a list of recent players that include Ken Simonton (1998-01/5,044 yds/2 in Pac-10), Yvenson Bernard (2004-07/3,862/6^th) and Steven Jackson (2001-03/3,625/11^th)...physical runner that reminds Beaver fans of Jackson...practiced with the first team throughout spring...rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries in the spring game. 2007: Redshirt

SANTIAGO: Four-year letterman and three-year starter...team captain as a senior and second team All-Mountain View League...missed half of his senior year with a broken leg...Rivals.com rated him the 10^th-best running back in the nation...1,439 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns as a junior – earning first team all-league and all-county...Long Beach Press Telegram Best in the West Honorable Mention...also played defensive end.

PERSONAL: Son of Ron and Anne McCants...has four siblings, Kevin, Darrell, Tyvell and Nikki...chose OSU because “the community, coaching staff, history of good running backs, fan support and it feels like home”...majoring in business.