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Tyner’s Martavius Ryals set to sign with ‘Last Chance U’ program Independence Community College in Kansas

Tyner quarterback Martavius Ryals tries to get away from a swarm of Howard defenders on Sept. 14, 2019, at Howard. Ryals accounted for 19 touchdowns and more than 1,500 yards of offense this past season as a senior, when he also was a star on defense, totaling 87 tackles and 13 sacks as a linebacker for the Rams. / Staff photo by Robin Rudd
Tyner quarterback Martavius Ryals tries to get away from a swarm of Howard defenders on Sept. 14, 2019, at Howard. Ryals accounted for 19 touchdowns and more than 1,500 yards of offense this past season as a senior, when he also was a star on defense, totaling 87 tackles and 13 sacks as a linebacker for the Rams. / Staff photo by Robin Rudd Tyner quarterback Martavius Ryals tries to get away from a swarm of Howard defenders on Sept. 14, 2019, at Howard. Ryals accounted for 19 touchdowns and more than 1,500 yards of offense this past season as a senior, when he also was a star on defense, totaling 87 tackles and 13 sacks as a linebacker for the Rams. / Staff photo by Robin Rudd

By Stephen Hargis 2 min read

The way Martavius Ryals looks at it, the next step in his football career is the first step to getting where he wants to be.

Tyner’s two-time all-state athlete has committed to sign with Independence (Kansas) Community College next Wednesday, this year’s traditional national signing day for college football.

The Independence Pirates were featured on the hit Netflix series “Last Chance U” in 2018 and last season finished 8-2, winning the Kansas Jayhawk Conference championship.

“When I got out there, it felt like the best place for me,” Ryals said. “It’s a small town, so there isn’t much to do besides schoolwork and football, and that’s what I’m going to concentrate on. I plan to be there for one season and then hopefully see what kind of offers come my way from four-year schools.

photo Tyner’s Martavius Ryals, a two-time all-state athlete in football, has committed to Independence Community College in Kansas. / Staff file photo by Robin Rudd

“The first time I heard of them was from watching ‘Last Chance U.’ I really liked the coaches and my teammates that I met while I was out there. It’s a big relief to know what the plan is now, and I’m excited to get out there and get started.”