University of Minnesota Athletics

2025 Football Roster

vs
Rutgers

Sep 27 (Sat)

11:00 AM

Ryerse_Luke
Jersey Number 91

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.
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