Rylan Kennedy

Utah State

Sep 6 (Sat)

11:45 AM

COLLEGE STATION, TX - September 16, 2023 - Defensive lineman Rylan Kennedy #15 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the ULM Warhawks and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Rachel Mahan/Texas A&M Athletics

Photo by: Rachel Mahan/Texas A&M Athletics

HOUSTON, TX - December 27, 2023 - Defensive lineman Rylan Kennedy #15 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the Texas Bowl Game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas A&M Aggies at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Craig Bisacre/Texas A&M Athletics

Photo by: Craig Bisacre/Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
DE
Ht. / Wt.:
6-3 / 239
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Mansfield, Texas
High School:
Lake Ridge

2024 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 12 games, making the start in the Las Vegas Bowl ... Had a tackle and a hurry in the season opener against Notre Dame ... Tallied four tackles in the win over McNeese ... Finished the win at Florida with there tackles and two hurries ... Had three solo tackles against Missouri ... Was in on two tackles, including a sack, at Mississippi State ... Had a solo sack for 9-yards lost in the win over LSU ... Broke up two passes against New Mexico State ... Was nominated for Special Teams MVP at the annual team award show.

2023 (FRESHMAN): Played in 11 games ... Made his collegiate debut at Miami ... Made a pair of tackles in the win over South Carolina ... Had a tackle against Mississippi State and ACU ... Made two tackles and broke up a pass in the Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Kirk Thor at Lake Ridge High School … Ranked as a 4-star prospect by ESPN and 3-star by 247 Sports and Rivals … Recorded 61 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, one pass break up and one interception as a senior … A multi-sport athlete that competed in basketball and track & field … Had a personal-best high jump of 6’6” and long jump 20’1”.