Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

2027 Men's Rowing Roster

Ian Ranker

  • Height 6-2
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Tampa, Fla.
  • High School Central Dauphin
  • Major Aerospace Engineering

Biography

2025-26 (Junior): First place finish in the 3V8+ at the First Coast Head Race (Oct. 11)... finished first in the V8+ (C) (1k) at the Florida Fall Invite (Nov. 8)... placed second in the V8+ (B) at the Rollins Invitational (Mar. 7)... finished second in the morning session of the 2V8+ at the Stetson Showdown (Mar. 14)... took silver in the 2V8+ of the Knecht Cup (Apr. 11-12).

2024-25 (Sophomore): Placed third in JV eights and fourth in doubles at the FIRA Championships (March 29) to aid the Eagles in capturing a second-straight state title.

2023-24 (Freshman): Competed in 11 races for ERAU as a freshman...two first place finishes at Jacksonville in the Eights and Fours (Nov. 11)...took gold in the Fours (7:35.80) and with the Eights (6:07.34) at FIRA Championships (March 30)...Bronze finish at the Knecht Cup (6:08.53) (April 14)

Prep: 2023 graduate of Tampa Preparatory School…included on the Honor Roll every year…placed in the top half of the field in men’s varsity four at the Head of the Hooch.
 
Personal: Born in Jacksonville, North Carolina…parents are Sonya and Taylor Ranker…majoring in Aerospace Engineering...volunteered for Metropolitan Ministries.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    6'2"

  • 2024-25Sophomore

    6'2"

  • 2025-26Junior

    6'2"

  • 2027Senior

    6'2"