Columbia University Athletics

CAREER
 
Played in 23 career games with one start at cornerback … Concluded career with 18 tackles (eight solo).
 
2021
 
Saw action in six games with one start as a senior cornerback and on special teams … Finished year with 17 tackles (seven solo) … Made a career-high nine tackles (four solo) after starting at cornerback in season finale at Cornell (Nov. 20) … Made four tackles (three solo) vs. Brown (Nov. 13) … Made four tackles vs. Harvard (Nov. 6) … Also saw action vs. Penn (Oct. 16), at Central Connecticut State (Oct. 9), and vs. Marist (Sept. 18).
 
2020
 
Season canceled due to COVID pandemic.
 
2019
 
Saw action in eight games as a sophomore defensive back/safety … Listed as a backup safety on the defensive depth chart … Made one tackle on the year … Made solo tackle vs. Georgetown (Sept. 28).
 
2018
 
Saw action in nine games as a first-year defensive back/safety … Also saw extensive action on special teams … Listed as a backup safety on the depth chart … Earned varsity letter … Did not make a tackle.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
 
A 2018 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. where he played four years of varsity football for Head Coach Roger Harriott … Saw action at cornerback for the state power Raiders … Made 16 tackles (seven solo), intercepted a pass (47-yard return), recovered a fumble and blocked a punt in six games as a senior … Led the Raiders to a 12-3 overall record, state semifinals finish and district title as a senior … Helped lead the Raiders to three straight state titles … Named to Principal’s Honor Roll … Involved in community service activities including AARP Miami Dolphins special teams.
 
PERSONAL
 
Born Ryan Maurice Rhoden on August 28, 2000 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … Son of John and Sandra Rhoden ... Youngest of five siblings: Jeremy, John, Jordan and Amber … His family is from Jamaica … Hobbies and interests include freshwater fishing and reggae music … Worked summer jobs at Footlocker, Finish Line and Off the Wall Trampoline Center … Committed to Columbia on January 2, 2018 … Chose Columbia because it fit his criteria and it will aid him well academically, mentally and physically … Also chose Columbia for its location, challenging curriculum, family atmosphere, exceptional coaches and athletic program as a whole … Selected Columbia over offers from Princeton, Army West Point, Middle Tennessee, Jacksonville, Valdosta State and Lafayette … Enrolled at Columbia College … Majors in Sociology.