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DeMeco Ryans was born on 28 July, 1984 in Bessemer, Alabama, U.S., is an American football player and coach (born 1984). Discover DeMeco Ryans's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
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Bessemer, Alabama, U.S. |
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United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 39 years old group.
DeMeco Ryans Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, DeMeco Ryans height is 1.85 m .
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1.85 m |
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Who Is DeMeco Ryans's Wife?
His wife is Jamila Ryans
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Jamila Ryans |
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DeMeco Ryans Jr. |
DeMeco Ryans Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is DeMeco Ryans worth at the age of 39 years old? DeMeco Ryans’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated DeMeco Ryans's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
DeMeco Ryans (born July 28, 1984) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the head coach for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).
Ryans played college football at the University of Alabama, where he was named a unanimous All-American.
He was the highest-selected Alabama linebacker since Dwayne Rudd was drafted 20th overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 1997.
Though Ryans had been an outside linebacker in college, he earned the starting middle linebacker position due to his excellent performance in the preseason.
In his first game, Ryans recorded a league-high 12 solo tackles against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was listed as the No. 39 inside linebacker prospect in the nation from the class of 2002.
He picked Alabama over Mississippi State.
Ryans attended the University of Alabama, where he played outside linebacker for coach Mike Shula's Alabama Crimson Tide football team from 2002 to 2005.
Ryans started his career by earning a role on special teams and backup linebacker in his first season.
By making great improvements every year in his college career, Ryans went on to become the SEC's Defensive Player of the Year for his performance in 2005.
Later on, he attributed much of his college success to his defensive coordinator at Alabama, Joe Kines.
Ryans was selected by the Texans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft, where he was recognized as the Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Ryans was named the 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic defensive MVP in their 13–10 win over Texas Tech.
Following his senior season, Ryans received the Lott Trophy for his combination of athletic excellence and off-the-field achievements and was recognized as a unanimous All-American.
Ryans was selected with the first pick of the second round (33rd overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Texans.
He had an overwhelming impact as a rookie, leading the Texans in tackles in the first half of the 2006 season.
Ryans was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance during a Week 13 23–14 victory over the Oakland Raiders in which he recorded 15 tackles, three pass deflections, a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and an interception.
Ryans was named the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after finishing second in the league with 155 total tackles (Zach Thomas led the NFL with 165), 31 more tackles than the next rookie (Detroit Lions linebacker Ernie Sims).
Ryans was also named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
In 2007, Ryans was named a first-team All-Pro linebacker and was selected to the Pro Bowl twice in 2007 and 2009.
On March 30, 2010, Ryans signed a six-year extension worth $48 million, including $21.75 million guaranteed.
Ryans was selected to two Pro Bowls before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012, where he spent four seasons before retiring.
On March 20, 2012, Ryans was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2012 fourth-round draft pick (used on Ben Jones) and a swap of third-round picks between the two teams (used on Brandon Brooks and Nick Foles).
Ryans was immediately inserted as the team's starting middle linebacker.
Although the Eagles were 4–12, Ryans still made plays, leading the team in tackles with 113 while adding a sack and interception.
In 2013, Ryans improved even further, leading the team in tackles once more with 127, while also recording career highs in sacks (4.0), interceptions (2), and interception return yardage (46).
On January 4, 2014, he had 10 tackles and his first postseason interception during a narrow 26–24 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
On November 3, 2014, Ryans was placed on injured reserve after tearing his Achilles tendon.
Ryans was released on February 24, 2016.
Ryans joined the San Francisco 49ers as a coaching assistant in 2017 and coached the inside linebackers from 2018 to 2020 before being named their defensive coordinator in 2021.
Ryans was hired as the head coach for the Texans in 2023, taking the team to the playoffs in his first season in that role.
Ryans was born in Bessemer, Alabama.
He attended Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer, where he played high school football.
In his senior season, Ryans had 135 tackles, 11 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions.
On February 28, 2017, Ryans was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as a defensive quality control coach.
In 2018, he was promoted to inside linebackers coach.
On January 18, 2021, Ryans was promoted to defensive coordinator following the departure of Robert Saleh, who left to become the head coach of the New York Jets.
Following a successful postseason for the 49ers defense, Ryans was interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at the Minnesota Vikings, but declined a second interview and opted to remain with the 49ers.
In 2022, Ryans' unit finished as the top defense in football by DVOA, second by weighted DVOA, fifth against the pass, and second against the rush.
As a result, Ryans was named as the PFWA Assistant Coach of the Year.