Ryan McCollum explained

Ryan McCollum
Current Team:Pittsburgh Steelers
Number:62
Position:Center
Birth Date:4 March 1998
Birth Place:Spring, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:300
High School:Klein Oak (Spring, Texas)
College:Texas A&M
Undraftedyear:2021
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:13
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:1
Pfr:McCoRy00

Ryan McCollum (born March 4, 1998) is an American professional football center for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M.

College career

In August 2015, McCollum verbally committed to Oklahoma State.[1] On December 2, 2015, he decommitted from Oklahoma State, and committed to Texas A&M on December 13, 2015.[2] [3] During his freshman year in 2017, he appeared in 13 games, with seven starts. During his sophomore year in 2018, he appeared in 12 games with seven starts. During his junior year in 2019, he appeared in eight games, and was awarded the Offensive Unselfish Leadership Award at the annual team banquet.

During his senior year in 2020, he served as the offensive team captain in five games. He was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week for the week ending December 7, 2020.[4] On January 6, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NFL draft.[5] [6]

Professional career

Houston Texans

On May 14, 2021, the Houston Texans signed McCollum as an undrafted college free agent.[7]

Detroit Lions

On October 6, 2021, the Detroit Lions signed McCollum off the Texans' practice squad.[8]

On March 10, 2022, McCollum re-signed with the Lions.[9] On August 15, the Lions waived McCollum.[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 16, 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers claimed McCollum off waivers from Detroit.[11] He was waived on August 30 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] [13] McCollum was released by Pittsburgh on September 30,[14] and re–signed to the practice squad four days later. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023.[15]

On August 29, 2023, McCollum was released by the Steelers.[16] He re-signed to the practice squad on September 13.[17] On January 17, 2024, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers.[18]

Personal life

On September 15, 2018, McCollum was arrested for reckless driving and evading a campus police officer; however, all of the charges were eventually dropped.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oklahoma State football: Cowboys add verbal commitment from 2016 offensive tackle Ryan McCollum . . Kyle . Fredrickson . August 2, 2015 . October 10, 2021.
  2. Web site: Ryan McCollum Decommits from Oklahoma State . 247sports.com . Greg . Powers . December 2, 2015 . October 10, 2021.
  3. Web site: Texas A&M Recruiting: Aggies add OL Commit Ryan McCollum . gigemgazette.com . Michael . Taglienti . December 13, 2015 . October 10, 2021.
  4. Web site: A&M's Ryan McCollum named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week . 247sports.com . Jeff . Tarpley . December 7, 2020 . October 10, 2021.
  5. Web site: Texas A&M OL Ryan McCollum declares for 2021 NFL draft . . Hannah . Underwood . January 6, 2021 . October 10, 2021.
  6. Web site: Texas A&M center Ryan McCollum excited for 'next chapter' . . Casey . Stavenhagen . April 27, 2021 . October 10, 2021.
  7. Web site: Meet OL Ryan McCollum . houstontexans.com . Deepi . Sidhu . June 28, 2021 . October 10, 2021.
  8. Web site: Detroit Lions sign 2; Pro Bowl C Frank Ragnow could miss multiple weeks . . Dave . Birkett . October 6, 2021 . October 10, 2021.
  9. Web site: Lions re-sign OLB Rashod Berry and C Ryan McCollum. 2023-01-06. detroitlions.com. en.
  10. Web site: Maakaron . John . Detroit Lions Waive Nolan Givan, Ryan McCollum, Release Garrett Griffin . Sports Illustrated Detroit Lions News, Analysis and More . 15 August 2022 . 15 August 2022 . en.
  11. Web site: Steelers make roster moves on Tuesday. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 16, 2022.
  12. Web site: Steelers make first round of roster moves. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 30, 2022. August 30, 2022. August 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220830192331/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves. dead.
  13. Web site: Steelers add eight to practice squad. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 31, 2022.
  14. Web site: NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/30/22. June 22, 2023. profootballrumors.com. en.
  15. Web site: Steelers sign 10 to Reserve/Future contracts. Steelers.com. January 10, 2023. January 14, 2023. February 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230207211958/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-10-to-reserve-future-contracts. dead.
  16. Web site: Steelers trade Green, reduce roster to 53. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 29, 2023.
  17. Web site: Roster moves continue for Steelers. Steelers.com. September 13, 2023.
  18. Web site: Steelers sign 17 to Reserve/Future contracts. January 17, 2024. January 17, 2024. Teresa. Varley. Steelers.com.
  19. Web site: Charges dropped against Texas A&M offensive lineman Ryan McCollum . . Travis L. . Brown . September 28, 2018 . October 10, 2021.

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