Carsen Ryan
Carsen Ryan is an American football tight end for the BYU Cougars. He previously played for the UCLA Bruins and for the Utah Utes.
Ryan grew up in Orem, Utah and attended Timpview High School in Provo, Utah until his senior season when he transferred to American Fork High School in American Fork, Utah. During his senior season, hauled in 53 receptions for 609 yards and three touchdowns. Coming out of high school, Ryan was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the UCLA Bruins over offers from other schools such as BYU, Nebraska, Washington, Colorado, Virginia, Boise State, San Diego State, and Kansas.
College career
UCLA
As a freshman in 2022, Ryan posted six receptions for 82 yards. In the 2023 season, he recorded 13 receptions for 205 yards and three touchdowns. After the season, Ryan entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Utah
Ryan transferred to play for the Utah Utes. In week 12 of the 2024 season, he recorded four catches for 78 yards in a loss to Colorado. During the 2024 season, Ryan hauled in ten passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. After the season, he once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
BYU
Ryan transferred to play for the BYU Cougars. He entered the 2025 season as an immediate starter for the Cougars. In week one of the 2025 season, Ryan hauled in his first touchdown as a Cougar in a victory over Portland State. In week 3, he notched four catches for 63 yards and a touchdown in a win against East Carolina.
Personal life
Ryan's father Chas Ryan played collegiate football at Snow College and William & Penn.