Ryze rework ult has potential to block skill shots?

Ryze rework ult has potential to block skill shots? How you may ask?

Upon teleporting, he is likely to be the target of well times skill shot from the enemy team. I smart Ryze player will teleport with surrounding friendly minions/jg monsters. That way, the minions can act as body shields for skill shots.

Just an interesting tactic that makes this game fun.

Thoughts?