Fordham

Ryan Joyce became a chapter leader at Fordham in 2021. He serves as the President of the Fordham Chapter and was part of the leadership team that helped oversee the Rams Lift For Life last summer. Ryan attended the Leadership Development Conference in 2021 and 2022 and was also part of the Young Investigator Draft celebration in February. Ryan is making sure the Rams football program is using their platform as college football student athletes to serve and inspire hope in the Rare Disease Community.

The 6-foot-5 offensive lineman started three games at right guard as a freshman in 2019 before an injury forced him to the sidelines for the rest of the season. Ryan was a starter during the pandemic season of 2020 in limited action. And last year he was the Rams’ starting right guard all 11 games.

Lucas Portes became a chapter leader at Fordham in 2021. He serves as the Vice President of the Fordham Chapter and was part of the leadership team that helped oversee the Rams Lift For Life last summer. Lucas attended the Leadership Development Conference in 2021 and 2022 and was also part of the Young Investigator Draft celebration in February. Lucas is making sure the Rams football program is using their platform as college football student athletes to serve and inspire hope in the Rare Disease Community.

The Maryland native came in as a freshman in 2019 and earned a starting spot at left guard for all 12 games. Lucas, who stands 6-foot-5, is now an anchor up front for the Rams after starting all 11 games in 2021 at guard.