College Note - LSU Sage Ryan
Injuries limited Sage Ryan to four games with two starts as a freshman. Then last year, he became a rotational player who recorded 23 tackles, one pass breakup and two forced fumbles while appearing in every game behind nickel Jay Ward. That is a natural career progression for many, but Ryan was a five-star recruit.
The label creates higher expectations. The ideal step for Ryan would be to turn into a regular starter here in his third season. He has the opportunity after Ward's departure for the N FL created one of three openings in the secondary.
But LSU could play one of its cornerbacks at nickel. If Ryan doesn't start there, LSU still needs him as the top backup to safeties Greg Brooks and Major Burns. - Baton Rouge Advocate .