Mike Ryan • Rutgers University-Camden
Men's Soccer • 2012-15

Mike Ryan established himself as one of the most prolific goal scorers in New Jersey Athletic Conference history during his four-year career at Rutgers-Camden from 2012-15. A three-time All-American who earned five All-America honors across two organizations, Ryan finished his career with an NJAC-record 75 goals and 166 points, ranking third in conference history in career points. Ryan made an immediate impact as a freshman, earning NJAC Rookie of the Year and Third Team All-America honors in 2012. He went on to become a two-time NJAC Offensive Player of the Year and four-time All-NJAC First Team selection, earning First Team All-America recognition from both the NSCAA and D3soccer.com in 2013. Ryan helped lead the Scarlet Raptors to three NJAC championships and three NCAA Tournament appearances, highlighted by a trip to the 2013 national championship game. He finished his career as Rutgers-Camden's all-time leader in goals (75), points (166), and game-winning goals (23).
 
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, the NJAC will name its Top 70 Student-Athletes in the 70-year history of the conference. All selections were made by a panel comprised of current and former athletic administrators, current and former athletic communications personnel, conference office staff, and media. Consideration was limited to full-member institution student-athletes who competed in sports currently sponsored by the NJAC.