FILM EVALUATION
WHAT SHOWS UP ON FILM
Ryder’s film shows a versatile young tight end whose functional strength, body control and football intelligence allow him to impact both the passing game and run structure.
ROUTE SAVVY + RED ZONE BALL SKILLS
Sells the chip responsibility, accelerates into the corner route and uses his frame to create a clean throwing window before finishing with soft hands near the boundary.
POINT OF ATTACK STRENGTH + SUSTAIN
Fires off at an efficient angle, maintains balance through contact and re-establishes control before generating five yards of displacement through the finish.
BODY FLEXIBILITY + RELIABLE HANDS
Adjusts his body to a low throw, works underneath the football and secures the difficult catch away from his frame to keep the drive moving.
DEVELOPMENTAL FOCUS
WHAT COMES NEXT
Areas that can help Ryder continue developing his complete tight end profile.
01
ROUTE TREE DEVELOPMENT
Continue expanding his route detail and pacing across intermediate concepts to maximize his value from attached and detached alignments.
02
RELEASE PACKAGE
Develop additional release answers against physical defenders who challenge him at the line or disrupt his route timing.
03
PASS PROTECTION
Continue refining anchor technique, hand placement and recognition when asked to handle expanded pass protection responsibilities.
FILM EVALUATION SUMMARY
THE OVERALL PICTURE
Ryder’s film presents a multi-dimensional tight end whose physicality, body control and football intelligence translate across the offense. Reliable hands, route discipline and red zone awareness make him a quarterback-friendly target from multiple alignments.
In the run game, his balance, lower-half power and sustaining ability create displacement without sacrificing control. He also processes quickly when climbing to the next assignment. Continued growth in route development, release technique and pass protection can further complete an already advanced tight end profile.
