Towson University Athletics

Reserve tight end who adds depth to the Tigers’ roster ... veteran of the United States Marine Corps who was stationed in Iraq in 2008.

At FOXBOROUGH H.S.: Two-sport standout at Foxborough who played football and wrestled ... member of two state championship football teams for Coach Jack Martinelli ...  earned all-league honors for the Warriors ... three-time sectional finalist for wrestling team.

PERSONAL: Has one brother and two sisters ... lists parents as the people he admires the most ... hobbies include paintball ... favorite actor is Brad Pitt ... lists “Gladiator” as his favorite movie ... avid fan of the New England Patriots ... favorite NFL player is tight end Rob Gronkowski ... most memorable experience was safely returning home from Iraq ... father is a chef ... mother works in the medical field ... son of Ronald and Candice Ranko ... born on October 10, 1987 in Boston, Mass ... major is sports management.