In PRCC's long and storied football history, Chris Ryan was the Wildcats' most punishing runner of all time; a runaway train so to speak.
People around Mississippi junior college circles still talk about his explosive style, his ability to run like a tailback for a man who tipped the scales at 260 pounds. Ryan, who played his high school ball at Sulphur (La.) High School, was still PRCC's all-time leading rusher at the time of his 2011 induction. His school record 2,688 career yards ranked first. His rushing attempts (224) and yards (1,424) his sophomore season ranked first as well.
He was just as dynamic his freshman season, rushing for 1,243 yards and 16 touchdowns, leading the Wildcats to a 10-1 record and the MACJC state championship game.
They would finish No. 4 in the nation.
He was first team all-state both years and first team All-American his sophomore season.
"Pearl River was a great experience for me," said Ryan. "I had never been away from home before. I was like a little baby. I actually cried when I got there. I learned quite a bit of football under Coach Coats while I was there."
