Ryan Kerrigan

Washington Commanders 16th pick

DE ·

Purdue · 2011–2021

172

Games

333

Solo Tackles

95.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Ryan Kerrigan is a former defensive end out of Purdue, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 16th overall pick (round 1) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played 172 regular-season games from 2011 to 2021, with the Washington Redskins, Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles. He was named to 4 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2011

Round

Round 1

Pick

16th overall

Team

Washington Commanders

Position

College

Purdue

Ryan Kerrigan Career Stats

4× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 9 seasons.
Ranks 6th in the 2011 draft class in sacks (95.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2011	WAS	16	37	22	0	7.5	14	1	4	4
2012	WAS	16	37	12	10	8.5	14	1	8	2
2013	WAS	16	41	19	14	8.5	7	0	3	4
2014	WAS	16	47	13	17	13.5	19	0	1	5
2015	WAS	16	29	9	12	9.5	13	0	3	2
2016	WAS	14	22	7	13	11	20	0	2	2
2017	WAS	16	32	12	15	13	17	1	1	3
2018	WAS	15	29	13	11	13	19	0	1	3
2019	WAS	12	14	9	6	5.5	14	0	1	1
2020	WAS	10	9	8	5	5.5	6	0	1	0
2021	PHI	4	2	0	1	0	2	0	0	0
Career		151	299	124	104	95.5	145	3	25	26

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

6-4

Weight

267 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.67s

Bench Press

31 reps

Vertical Jump

33.5"

Broad Jump

122"

3-Cone Drill

7.18s

Shuttle

4.39s

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