ILB · Philadelphia Eagles
DeMeco Ryans
Age 41 · 185 cm (6'1") · 112 kg · Born Jul 28, 1984 · Alabama
NFL career
2006
debut year
2015
last season
10
seasons
#59
jersey
College: Alabama
2006 NFL Draft
Rd 2
round
#33
overall pick
HOU
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2006 to 2015 · 139 games.
Defense
580solo tackles
13.5sacks
7INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
10 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Houston Texans | 16 | 87 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | Houston Texans | 16 | 68 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | Houston Texans | 16 | 59 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Houston Texans | 16 | 72 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Houston Texans | 6 | 22 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Houston Texans | 15 | 36 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Philadelphia Eagles | 16 | 79 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | Philadelphia Eagles | 16 | 96 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | Philadelphia Eagles | 8 | 32 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | Philadelphia Eagles | 14 | 29 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
Games during career · Philadelphia Eagles
Most recent results for the franchise while DeMeco Ryans was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
L
L
W
W
L
L
L
35–30 @ Giants
2015-17 · Jan 3, 2016 · REGULAR
L
24–38 vs Commanders
2015-16 · Dec 26, 2015 · REGULAR
L
17–40 vs Cardinals
2015-15 · Dec 20, 2015 · REGULAR
W
23–20 vs Bills
2015-14 · Dec 13, 2015 · REGULAR
W
35–28 @ Patriots
2015-13 · Dec 6, 2015 · REGULAR
L
14–45 @ Lions
2015-12 · Nov 26, 2015 · REGULAR
L
17–45 vs Buccaneers
2015-11 · Nov 22, 2015 · REGULAR
L
19–20 vs Dolphins
2015-10 · Nov 15, 2015 · REGULAR
Other "Ryans" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
10-year career
External profiles
Alabama alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Alabama.
Carson Vinson
OT · 2025 · Ravens
CJ Dippre
TE · 2025 · Patriots
Jalen Milroe
QB · 2025 · Seahawks
Jihaad Campbell
LB · 2025 · Eagles
Malachi Moore
SAF · 2025 · Jets
Que Robinson
LB · 2025 · Broncos
Robbie Ouzts
RB · 2025 · Seahawks
Tim Smith
DT · 2025 · Colts
Tyler Booker
G · 2025 · Cowboys
Chris Braswell
LB · 2024 · Buccaneers
2006 NFL Draft · Round 2 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#34
#35
#36
#37
#37
#37
#38
#39
#40
#41
#42
D'Qwell Jackson
ILB · CLE
#35
Rocky McIntosh
LB · WAS
#36
Chad Jackson
WR · NWE
#37
Jimmy Williams
FS · ATL
#37
Jimmy Williams
WR · ATL
#37
Jimmy Williams
OLB · ATL
#37
Jimmy Williams
DB · ATL
#38
Thomas Howard
LB · OAK
#39
Winston Justice
OT · PHI
#40
Daniel Bullocks
S · DET
#41
Deuce Lutui
G · ARI
#42
Danieal Manning
S · CHI
ILB peers of the era
Other ILBs who debuted within five seasons of DeMeco Ryans.
Corey Mays
Debut 2006 · #51 · Chiefs
D'Qwell Jackson
Debut 2006 · #52 · Colts
Keith Ellison
Debut 2006 · #56 · Bills
Akeem Jordan
Debut 2007 · #54 · Commanders
Barrett Ruud
Debut 2005 · #54 · Texans
Brady Poppinga
Debut 2005 · #98 · Cowboys
Brandon Siler
Debut 2007 · #52 · Chiefs
Channing Crowder
Debut 2005 · #52 · Dolphins