Hall of Fame
Ready was a four-year standout tight end on the football team from 1995-98. Ready played on a pair of WVIAC champion teams and was a member of the first Shepherd team to win a NCAA II postseason game. He was a two-time All-WVIAC choice and gained first team honors in 1998. Shepherd's all-time leading receiving tight end, Ready finished his career ranked tied for second in touchdown receptions (16), third in receptions (109), and fifth in receiving yards (1,523). He later coached football at both the collegiate and high school levels.