Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

AS A SENIOR IN 2017 AT EKU
Second team All-Ohio Valley Conference by coaches and media relations directors … first team All-OVC by Phil Steele … started all 11 games … started every game of his two-year EKU career … led the team in receptions (55), yards (745) and receiving touchdowns (9) … averaged 13.5 yards per catch … also returned seven punts for 33 yards with a long of 20 yards … rushed the ball five times for 32 yards … ranked second in the OVC and 21st in the nation in touchdown receptions, third in the conference and 54th in the country in receiving yards and yards per game, and fourth in the league and 49th nationally in receptions per game (5.0) … caught seven passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns in the season-opener at Western Kentucky (Sept. 2) … had 10 receptions for 98 yards and caught a touchdown pass at Kentucky (Sept. 9), becoming the first Colonel with 10 receptions in a game since 2010 … had a career-best 122 yards on four catches at Southeast Missouri (Sept. 30) … caught two touchdown passes against Tennessee State (Oct. 7) and Austin Peay (Nov. 11).

AS A JUNIOR IN 2016 AT EKU
Made an immediate impact in his first season … started all 11 games at wide receiver … finished second on the team with 41 receptions and second with 556 receiving yards … averaged 13.6 yards per reception, which was 14th best in the Ohio Valley Conference … caught three touchdown passes … had 100-plus receiving yards in back-to-back games at Ball State (Sept. 17) where he caught five passes for 104 yards and at Tennessee Tech (Oct. 1) where he finished with seven receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown … also caught touchdown passes against Pikeville (Sept. 8) and No. 2 Jacksonville State (Oct. 22) … finished with 82 yards on nine catches against Murray State (Nov. 5) … longest reception of the season was a 57-yarder at Tennessee State (Oct. 15).

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2015 AT FULLERTON COLLEGE
Totaled 20 receptions for 260 yards and three touchdowns while playing in just four games … had 117 yards and two touchdowns on seven receptions against Mt. San Antonio on Sept. 12.
 
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2014 AT FULLERTON COLLEGE
Led the team with 37 receptions, 541 yards and six touchdown catches.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Northwest High School … earned all-county honors.
 
PERSONAL
Full name is Ryan Markush ... son of Robin Markush ... has one brother – Randy … majoring in sport management.