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2014 Football Roster

44 Ryan Onkka

  • Position Tight end
  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 245
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Pensacola, Fla.

Biography

Jaguar Highlights: Adds depth at tight end, as he is one of three seniors at the position ... Chosen the most improved tight end by the coaches after the spring season ended ... In the first scrimmage of the spring, hauled in a 37-yard reception.

As A Junior (2013): Played in all 12 games on both offense and special teams ... First career reception was good for a two-yard score midway through the third quarter in victory over Louisiana-Monroe.

As A Sophomore (2012): Did not make an appearance ... Earned the coaches’ offensive scout team award after USA’s games against North Carolina State, Florida International and North Texas ... Also was honored as the special teams scout team award winner the week of contests with Nicholls State and Hawai’i ... Named to the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2011): Did not see action ... Was the coaches’ scout team award winner on offense following the Jags’ win over Lamar.

As A Freshman (2010): Did not appear in a game.

High School Highlights: Lettered all four years at Washington HS ... Recorded 43 catches for 658 yards and three touchdowns as a senior ... Wildcats finished 8-4 and won their first round state 3A playoff game his freshman season ... In his best game finished with seven receptions for 125 yards and two scores ... Also earned three letters in basketball, two in track and field, and one in baseball.

Personal: Full name is Ryan Jackson Onkka ... Born May 8, 1992, in Pensacola, Fla. ... Son of Jack and Amy Onkka ... Favorite movies are “Remember The Titans” and “Predator” ... Favorite book is “A Pass And A Prayer” ... Favorite teams are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Pistons ... Favorite athletes are Carnell Williams, Rodney Stuckey, Nate Robinson and Carl Crawford ... Favorite musical artist is LeCrae ... Favorite foods are chicken, pasta and ribs ... Favorite subject is public speaking ... Goes on mission trips when school is off ... Enjoys bowling, fishing and playing video games in his spare time ... Would like to become a television commentator ... Also recruited by Mississippi, South Florida, UAB and Memphis ... Earned a communication degree in May, is now working toward a second degree in leisure studies.

 

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2014

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Historical Player Information

  • 42

    2010Freshman

    Tight end
    6'4" 240 lbs
    42
  • 42

    2010-11Freshman

    Tight end
    6'4" 240 lbs
    42
  • 44

    2011-12Redshirt Freshman

    Tight end
    6'4" 240 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2012Sophomore

    Tight end
    6'4" 240 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2012-13Sophomore

    Tight end
    6'4" 240 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2013-14Junior

    Tight end
    6'4" 245 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2013Junior

    Tight end
    6'4" 240 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2014Senior

    Tight end
    6'4" 245 lbs
    44