Year at WKU: 1, Year in CFB: 5, Eligibility Remaining: 1
Before WKU: Ratzlaff went to Houston Baptist for two seasons, where he recorded 126 receptions for 1,538 yards and 15 touchdowns in 16 games. As a senior in 2020, averaged 7.7 catches for 116.7 yards in three games against FBS opponents with a 100-yard performance in each contest. Had a season-high 10 grabs for 137 yards and two scores at Louisiana Tech. As a junior in 2019, had 87 catches for 1,139 yards (school record) and 12 touchdowns. Recorded five 100-yard receiving games, including such efforts in four consecutive contests early in the season. Had a career-high three scoring grabs at South Dakota; had 12 catches and 155 yards against the Coyotes, and also threw the game-winning two-point conversion to Coleman Robinson in the Huskies’ 53-52 victory to earn Jesse Palmer’s helmet sticker on ESPN’s College Football Final. Had career-highs of 13 receptions and 178 yards at Sam Houston State in the final game of the season. Earned a spot on the All-Southland Third Team and was named to the league's Academic Honor Roll. Came to HBU after two years Golden West College. In two seasons for the Rustlers, had 62 catches for 993 yards and eight touchdowns. Earned First Team Southern California Football Association honors as a sophomore and made the honor roll.
HS/Misc.: Was a three-year starter at Westview High School for head coach Mike Woodward. As a senior, had 61 catches for 805 yards and 11 touchdowns. Was a three-time San Diego Tribune Scholar Athlete and a three-year letterwinner in basketball.
