MONTANA STATE BOBCATS
KYLE RYGG- Defensive line – Sheldon High School – Eugene, Oregon
The Numbers: The 6-foot-5, 245-pound defensive lineman is a 2-star recruit from Oregon powerhouse Sheldon High. As a senior, Rygg notched 69 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss. His junior year, he had six tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks playing on the interior defensive line.
The Accolades: The all-state selection fielded offers from Air Force, Idaho, Northern Arizona, Portland State and San Diego while receiving strong interest from defending Big Sky Conference champion Eastern Washington. He held preferred walk-on offers from Oregon, Oregon State, Boise State and Arizona.
He also received offers from Ivy League schools Cornell, Brown and Columbia, visiting Columbia officially.
Academics: Engineering
Rygg on Montana State: “The coaching staff, I loved the coaching staff at Montana State. The players, I fit in really well with the players. Outdoors, both towns (Bozeman and Flagstaff), both are really good but my gut told me it was the right place. I liked it a little more and I liked the snow so it’s tough to beat.”
Coach Choate on Rygg: “We offered Kyle a long time ago, from Sheldon High School in Eugene, where Mitch Herbert played. He was heavily recruited by Big Sky schools, and he’s another long defensive lineman who adds depth. Kyle, Stephen (Omorogbe) and Jaxen (Hashley) all meet our needs in terms of getting bigger, longer and more athletic on the defensive front. He brings intelligence, toughness and productivity to our program.”
Story on Rygg’s commitment: Oregon DE Rygg commits to Montana State
