Ryan Klachko

6-4, 285, OL, Springfield, Ill. (Sacred Heart-Griffin HS)

 

Illinois product Ryan Klachko is a key part of an impressive group of offensive linemen in Nebraska's 2011 recruiting class. The 6-4, 285-pound Klachko was a standout for Coach Ken Leonard at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield, Ill. As a senior, Klachko helped his team an 8-2 record and a trip to the Class 5A state playoffs. The tenacious blocking of Klachko helped a potent offense average 44.6 points per game. Klackhko was honored for his efforts being chosen to the Chicago Tribune's all-state team and earning All Central State Eight Conference honors. As a junior, Klachko's play helped Sacred Heart Griffin to a perfect regular season and an 11-1 overall record and a trip to the Class 5A quarterfinals. Klachko is ranked among the top 15 offensive guards in the country by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Rivals.com also lists him among the top 10 players in the state of Illinois and among the top 250 overall prospects in the nation. Klachko committed to Nebraska last April, and did not take any other visits, but had dozens of offers including Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Purdue and  Arizona to name a few. Klachko is the son of Michael and Paula Klachko, and he was born on May 25, 1993. Klachko was born in Boston before his family moved to Illinois when he was 12 years old.