DeMeco Ryans

Houston Texans 33rd pick

ILB ·

Alabama · 2006–2015

140

Games

735

Solo Tackles

13.5

Sacks

Interceptions

DeMeco Ryans is a former inside linebacker out of Alabama, selected by the Houston Texans with the 33rd overall pick (round 2) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played 140 regular-season games from 2006 to 2015, with the Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2006

Round

Round 2

Pick

33rd overall

Team

Houston Texans

Position

ILB

College

Alabama

DeMeco Ryans Career Stats

2× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 4th in the 2006 draft class in solo tackles (735).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2006	HOU	16	87	30	0	3.5	9	1	7	1
2007	HOU	16	68	29	0	2	3	1	7	2
2008	HOU	16	59	26	0	1	4	0	4	2
2009	HOU	16	72	30	0	1	5	0	2	1
2010	HOU	6	22	22	0	1	2	0	2	0
2011	HOU	15	36	20	0	0	2	0	4	1
2012	PHI	16	79	27	15	1	2	1	4	0
2013	PHI	16	96	25	9	4	5	2	7	0
2014	PHI	8	32	9	4	0	1	1	4	0
2015	PHI	14	29	17	0	0	1	1	5	1
Career		139	580	235	28	13.5	34	7	46	8

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

236 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.65s

Bench Press

23 reps

Vertical Jump

39"

Broad Jump

129"

3-Cone Drill

7.19s

Shuttle

4.17s

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