Ryder is basically a cheat code because he is a true dual threat QB who plays with a ton of grit. He is about 6 foot 2 and 220 pounds so he is built like a tank and really hard to bring down in the pocket. His best trait is definitely his ability to improvise when the play breaks down. He has that "gamer" mentality where he never thinks a play is dead and he will scramble around to find an open guy or just tuck it and run for a first down himself. He is super accurate when he is on the move and has a quick release that lets him fit the ball into tight windows. He is the kind of player that thrives in chaos and makes those "wow" plays that you usually only see on Saturdays.

Fit with BYU and Coach Roderick

This is a massive get for Kalani Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick. Coach Roderick loves QBs who can process the game and make smart decisions but he also likes guys who can extend plays with their legs which is exactly what Ryder does best. BYU runs a balanced pro style offense that uses a lot of RPOs and play action which fits Ryder perfectly since he is a threat to run every time he touches the ball. Since Ryder is planning on a mission he wont actually be on campus until 2027 so he will likely take over the starting job in 2028 after Bear Bachmeier. The way Roderick develops QBs is top tier and Ryder has the highest ceiling of any commit they have had in a long time. He is going to be a superstar in Provo once he gets back and settles into that system.