Luke Ryerse

Position:
P
Ht./Wt.:
6-1 / 220
Hometown:
Woodbury, Minn.
High School:
East Ridge
Years in College / At Minnesota:
1 / 1
Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
4 years
Class:
Freshman

OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2025 • rated as a five-star prospect by Chris Sailer Kicking, which ranks him as the No. 4 punter in the nation and as the No. 26 kicker • listed as the No. 11 player in Minnesota by 247Sports Composite • also plays baseball at Minnesota where he is a right-handed pitcher.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East Ridge High School in Woodbury, Minn. • wore No. 17 for the Raptors and was coached by Dan Fritze • as a senior, averaged 45.4 yards on 19 punts • had seven punts downed inside the 20-yard-line • made four field goals from 40+ yards and one from more than 50 yards • also a standout baseball player and led East Ridge to a state championship in 2024.

PERSONAL: Son of Malcolm and Mary Ryerse • has two brothers (Grant and Adam) • father, Malcolm, played college football at Gustavus Adolphus College • mother, Mary, played tennis at Gustavus Adolphus College • brother, Grant, was a kicker at Minnesota from 2017-20 • brother, Adam, played tennis at University of Northwestern – St. Paul • cousin, Charlie Sutherland, plays baseball at Minnesota.