Montana State gets commitment from 3-star prospect Ryder Trujillo

Ryder Trujillo, a defensive lineman from Southern California, introduced his determination on Monday, two days earlier than Nationwide Signing Day. MSU was one among two Division I applications to supply him a full-ride scholarship, he stated. He selected the Soccer Championship Subdivision college over Nevada, which performs one stage larger within the Soccer Bowl Subdivision.

“I am very excited proper now. It actually appears like residence on the market,” Trujillo advised 406mtsports.com on Monday. “Speaking to the teaching employees, they appear actually excited to have me on the market, and we each seem to be we’re on the identical web page. I believe we each see a extremely good future for myself.”

Trujillo stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 250 kilos, he stated. He performed defensive finish at Los Alamitos Excessive College however is keen to maneuver inside if MSU’s coaches need.

Trujillo recorded 33 tackles (22 solo), six tackles for loss and two sacks final season, in line with MaxPreps. He obtained three stars from 247Sports, which listed him because the 219th-best D-line prospect and 303rd California recruit for the Class of 2023. He touted his go speeding potential and stated he likes to hit.

MSU defensive position coach Shawn Howe, who doubles as MSU’s Southern California recruiter, first reached out to Trujillo throughout Trujillo’s junior 12 months.

“That is my man,” Trujillo stated of Howe. “He is aware of what he is speaking about. He is aware of the blueprint of the whole lot.”

Trujillo was additionally impressed with Bobcats assistant D-line coach Nick Jean-Baptiste (“a humorous dude,” Trujillo stated), defensive coordinator Willie Mack Garza and head coach Brent Vigen. The Bobcats have reached the FCS semifinals in every of the final three seasons.

“Coach Vigen has constructed a extremely good tradition on the market,” Trujillo stated. “It is not likely a ‘me’ man (program). It’s (about) group success. So as soon as everybody buys into the method and everybody begins working, I believe that is what will get you to good success, and I believe that is what Montana State has.”

After dwelling in a Los Angeles suburb his complete life, Trujillo is trying ahead to a spot with brisker air. And he’s not frightened about adjusting to a colder place removed from residence.

“Assembly with among the guys on the market, all of them seem to be a brotherhood,” Trujillo stated. “If I ever get down or one thing, I am fairly positive my brothers will decide me up, and vice versa.”