About

Ryan Staub is a sophomore quarterback who wears No. 16 for the University of Colorado Buffaloes. Logged at 6‑foot‑1 and 200 pounds, he takes the field in Boulder following two seasons of learning the college game and playing Coach Deion “Prime” Sanders‘ high-tempo offense. In 2024, he was the top backup to star passer Shedeur Sanders, making four appearances and 20 total snaps. Even though the stat sheet indicates 0‑for‑4 passing during that season, the coaches continuously complimented his composure in the huddle and open‑mindedness to learn the playbook. Those composed reps—and another spring in offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur’s system—have him solidly in the running for playing time for the 2025 season as the Buffs rebuild their attack.

Away from game days, Staub is majoring in Business at CU, a nod to the entrepreneurial side he developed while growing up in California. Friends say he approaches class projects with the same film‑study intensity he brings to football, eager to learn “why” before he worries about “how.” That curiosity has earned him respect in the locker room and among tutors on campus.

Bios

Position:	Quarterback
Weight:	200
Hometown:	Stevenson Ranch, Calif.
Height:	6-1
Class:	Sophomore
High School:	West Ranch
Major:	Business – Open Option
Ryan Staub Net Worth	$2 Million

Before Fame

Staub was raised in Stevenson Ranch, a suburb just north of Los Angeles. At West Ranch High School, he started for two varsity seasons, piling up 5,422 yards and 58 touchdown passes while guiding the Wildcats to a 19‑4 record. His breakout senior year featured 3,008 passing yards, a 37‑to‑5 touchdown‑to‑interception ratio, and a memorable 74‑yard sprint that showed he could move the chains with his legs when defenses sat back in coverage. Recruiting services tagged him a three‑star prospect—Rivals had him No. 22 among quarterbacks nationally—yet Colorado coaches were sold on his quick release and leadership, offering a scholarship after an unofficial visit that Staub made with his dad in January 2022. He committed within a week and never looked back.

Trivia

• First collegiate start: Staub was thrust into the lineup against Utah to close the 2023 season, completing 17‑of‑24 throws (71 percent) for 195 yards and his first touchdown—a dart to two‑way star Travis Hunter.
• Role model: He patterns much of his game after Baker Mayfield, admiring the former Heisman winner’s edge and ability to rally teammates when the odds look bleak.
• Practice junkie: Coaches track every throw in camp; by mid‑spring 2025, Staub was “grading out very well each day,” according to Pat Shurmur, making him a dark‑horse contender in the current quarterback competition.
• Track speed: He also competed in track at high school, employing sprint drills to refine the foot agility that assists him in avoiding edge rushers.
• Jersey history: He wore No. 16 because it was his older brother Jared’s number during a short stint in college, a modest family nod he explains keeps him humble.

Family Life

Football runs deep in the Staub household. Ryan’s parents, Craig and Marianne, spent countless weekends shuttling two sons—Jared and Ryan—to practices and camps around Southern California. Craig, whom Ryan calls his biggest role model, coached him in youth leagues and still offers post‑game phone critiques that blend encouragement with hard truths. Marianne is the steady voice reminding him to balance classes, film study, and community outreach. Older brother Jared once played quarterback at the junior‑college level before shifting gears into acting; the siblings trade tips on handling public attention, albeit in very different arenas. The family’s group chat lights up every Saturday in the fall, no matter the kickoff time.

Associated With

Staub’s college story is intertwined with some of the sport’s most recognizable names. He signed with Colorado soon after Deion Sanders took the job, believing the Hall‑of‑Famer’s quarterback pedigree would accelerate his own development. His first start featured that touchdown toss to Travis Hunter, the versatile playmaker who went on to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy. Day‑to‑day, Staub competes alongside Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter and heralded freshman Julian Lewis; friendly rivalry aside, the trio studies film together, pushing each other to sharpen footwork and coverage recognition. Staub often credits offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur—an NFL veteran—for teaching him to “keep the game simple,” a mantra he repeats before every drive.