2017 as a Redshirt Junior: Played in six games… Had two tackles (1 solo) against ETSU (Sept. 9).
2016 as a Junior: Played in one game... Received medical redshirt to retain year of eligibility.
2015 as a Sophomore: Played in all 12 games, primarily on special teams.
2014 as a Freshman: Played in nine games, primarily on special teams.
High School: Earned VISAA Division II All-State pick his junior and senior years at linebacker... Was also honored as a First Team All-Old Dominion Football Conference pick his final season... As a junior posted 114 tackles, nine sacks, eight quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles and a blocked kick, helping the Barons to the VISAA Division 2 State Championship... Had 219 tackles, 15 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and a safety in 19 games over his final two seasons at Blue Ridge.
Personal: Full name is Ryan Taylor Etheridge... Son of Rick and Wendy Etheridge... His father Rick played linebacker at NC State (1978-81) and helped the Wolfpack to the 1979 ACC Championship... Twin brother Hunter also plays football at JMU... Majoring in sport and recreation management.