Sophomore (2011)
Played in seven games with five starting assignments … recorded 14 tackles (7 solos), including 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks, and a pair of QB hurries … racked up a season-high five stops against Georgia State (Oct. 29) … sat out the 2010 season after transferring, as UTSA only practiced that fall.

Prior to UTSA
Redshirted the 2009 campaign at Western Illinois … earned All-District 2-5A honors as a prep senior after recording 46 tackles, including eight for loss and five sacks, 26 QB hurries and a fumble recovery … helped lead team to undefeated regular seasons and 12-1 records overall in each of his final campaigns … coached by Darren Allman.

Personal
Born April 5, 1991 … son of Joanna McCracken and William Ritter Sr. … father played defensive end at Texas Tech from 1992-94 … psychology major.