DeMeco Ryans (pronounced /dɨˈmiːkoʊ/; born July 28, 1984 in Bessemer, Alabama) is an American football linebacker in the NFL for the Houston Texans. He played his college football at the University of Alabama.
Ryans attended Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer, Alabama, where he was coached by Willie T. Ford. In his senior season, he had over 135 tackles, 11 sacks, two caused fumbles and two interceptions.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rival...
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DeMeco Ryans (pronounced /dɨˈmiːkoʊ/; born July 28, 1984 in Bessemer, Alabama) is an American football linebacker in the NFL for the Houston Texans. He played his college football at the University of Alabama.
Ryans attended Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer, Alabama, where he was coached by Willie T. Ford. In his senior season, he had over 135 tackles, 11 sacks, two caused fumbles and two interceptions.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Ryans was listed as the No. 39 inside linebacker prospect in the nation from the class of 2002. He picked Alabama over Mississippi State.
Ryans played outside linebacker at the University of Alabama. Ryans started out his career by earning a role on special teams and back up 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, Ryans attributed much of his college success to his defensive...
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