Clifton Ryan Explained

Number:95
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:18 February 1984
Birth Place:Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:290
High School:Saginaw (MI) Hill
College:Michigan State
Draftyear:2007
Draftround:5
Draftpick:154
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:121
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:3.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:2
Pfr:RyanCl99

Clifton Ryan (born February 18, 1984) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round (154th overall) of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Michigan State.

Early life

Ryan went to Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, Michigan, where he finished with 310 tackles and 12 sacks.

College career

Ryan played college football at Michigan State, where he played in 50 games, making 35 starts and finished his career with 118 tackles and 10.5 sacks. As a senior, he totaled 25 tackles, six for losses and four sacks. As a sophomore, he had 41 tackles (eight for a loss) and 2.5 sacks. He majored in Kinesiology.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

Ryan was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round (154th overall) of the 2007 NFL draft.[1] On July 14, 2007, the St. Louis Rams agreed to terms with Ryan on a three-year $1.24 million contract that included a $129,000 signing bonus. In his debut season, he played in all 16 games finishing the season with 30 tackles and two sacks. He was not re-signed following the 2010 season and became a free agent on March 17, 2011. His career was cut short due to concussions.

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
STL16 0 48 42 6 2.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0
STL16 12 31 23 8 0.0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
STL16 15 42 35 7 1.0 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
STL1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0
49 27 121 100 21 3.0 17 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 18 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2007 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-11 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.