Rylan Vagana

2024 SEASON (FRESHMAN) Redshirt season … served as the backup to senior Jackson Knotts during his final year as a Red Raider … appeared in only the regular-season finale against West Virginia (11/30). HIGH SCHOOL Attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif. … ranked as the top high school long snapper in the 2024 class … played for one of the top high school programs in the state of California. The Monarchs finished 13-1 overall his senior year, winning their fourth state title in history … recovered a key fumble in the state title game, which set up a touchdown … tabbed the Most Valuable Specialist on the All-Trinity League postseason awards … was also a starter at safety for the Monarchs … selected to play in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl in Hawai’i following his senior season. Able to kick field goals in addition to his talents snapping … also a member of the school’s volleyball program as an outside and opposite-side hitter. Considered a five-star prospect by Rubio Long Snapping and ranked as its top long snapper … CHOSE TEXAS TECH OVER: Air Force, Army, Pennsylvania and San Diego State. PERSONAL Rylan L. Vagana … born in Salt Lake City, Utah … calls Huntington Beach, Calif. home … parents are Levi and Amelia Vagana … has one sibling, a younger sister Remmington. Enjoys reading, rubix cubes and playing volleyball away from football. A biochemistry major at Texas Tech. Skip Ad