Personal:
Ryan Patrick Winkler was born February 8, 1993 ... son of Doug and Cheryl Winkler ... two siblings, Benjamin Winkler and Logan Winkler.

High School Highlights:
Ryan played at Simon Kenton High School under Coach Jeff Marksberry ... He earned Academic All State three times. As a senior Ryan was awarded Most Valuable Offensive Back, named Gold Star Chili Player of the Week, Northern Kentucky All Star Team, and was Team Captain.

Freshman Highlights:
(2011) Played in four games for the Saints... had one tackle.