Former Sacramento State WR Ryan Coogler added some hardware to his trophy case on Sunday night.
Ryan Coogler has won his first #Oscar ever
He won Best Original Screenplay for ‘SINNERS’ pic.twitter.com/JN2nz0aDQ4
— Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) March 16, 2026
Coogler, who won his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for “Sinners,” was a solid receiver for the Hornets, posting 1,213 yards on 112 receptions with 6 touchdowns over three full seasons.
Ryan Coogler wins his first-ever Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for ‘SINNERS’ 🏆
Coogler was a record-setting WR at Sacramento State from 2004–07 🏈 pic.twitter.com/KKpZLbXZyS
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) March 16, 2026
While his football career with the Hornets is impressive, his filmography is next level: “Creed,” “Black Panther,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Sinners,” and more, as a producer.
Ryan Coogler becomes the first Sacramento State wide receiver to be named to a Pro Bowl and/or win an Oscar. pic.twitter.com/nSSZorzJou
— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) March 16, 2026
From the FCS to the red carpet, Ryan Coogler has dominated all facets of his life.
