The feel-good homecoming for Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Jon Ryan will continue next week, as the 37 year-old is set to receive an honorary degree from the University of Regina on June 5.
On June 5, @sskroughriders phenom and hometown hero Jon Ryan, will receive an honorary #UofRegina degree!@JonRyan9 is a @SuperBowl champ and former @Seahawks punter who launched the Gear Up with Jon Ryan Foundation, a charity for minor #football in #Saskatchewan. @JonRyanGearUp pic.twitter.com/D0JkQfBBvd
— University of Regina (@UofRegina) May 28, 2019
The Regina native signed with his hometown team earlier this month, following 12 seasons south of the border in the National Football League.
Had to stay in #9. Thanks @DWatford_ @sskroughriders pic.twitter.com/JNKNKaau10
— Jon Ryan (@JonRyan9) May 14, 2019
Ryan’s degree will be awarded for his charitable efforts in the community through the Gear Up with Jon Ryan Foundation.
