Former LSU safety Sage Ryan has found a new home, but is staying in the SEC. He has committed to Mississippi, according to reports. Ryan was in Oxford on Friday.
Ryan started his career in Baton Rouge in 2021 under then LSU head coach Ed Orgeron. He battled injuries that year and appeared in four games, which allowed him to redshirt. He played the 2022 through 2024 seasons under head coach Brian Kelly.
He will spend his final year of eligibility at Ole Miss under head coach Lane Kiffin, defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Pete Golding, co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach Bryan Brown, safeties coach Wes Neighbors III and the rest of the staff.
In 12 games played in 2024, Ryan recorded 42 total tackles, two tackles for a loss, one sack, three forced fumbles, one interception and six passes defended.
According to Pro Football Focus, Ryan played 553 total snaps for the Tigers in 2024, and he recorded a defensive grade of 68.3 and a coverage grade of 73.2. He also played 92 snaps on special teams.
Ryan's time with LSU was productive. In 43 games played, including 21 starts, Ryan totaled 113 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, one sack, five forced fumbles, one interception and 14 passes defended.
As a prospect, Ryan was a five-star safety out of Lafayette Christian Academy in Louisiana in the class of 2021. He ranked as the No. 2 player in the state of Louisiana, No. 2 safety and the No. 21 overall recruit in the cycle.
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