DeMeco Ryans
{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1984)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = DeMeco Ryans
| image = DeMeco Ryans 2010-09-28 (cropped).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Ryans with the Houston Texans in 2010
| current_team = Houston Texans
| number =
| position = Head coach
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|7|28|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 247
| high_school = Jess Lanier (Bessemer)
| college = Alabama (2002–2005)
| draftyear = 2006
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 33
| pastteams =
- Houston Texans ({{nfly|2006}}–{{nfly|2011}})
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{nfly|2012}}–{{nfly|2015}})
| pastcoaching =
- San Francisco 49ers ({{nfly|2017}})
Defensive quality control coach - San Francisco 49ers ({{nfly|2018}}–{{nfly|2020}})
Inside linebackers coach - San Francisco 49ers ({{nfly|2021}}–{{nfly|2022}})
Defensive coordinator - Houston Texans ({{nfly|2023}}–present)
Head coach
| highlights = As a player:
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2006)
- Second-team All-Pro (2007)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2007, 2009)
- NFL solo tackles leader (2006)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2006)
- Lott Trophy (2005)
- SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2005)
- Unanimous All-American (2005)
- First-team All-SEC (2005)
- 2× Second-team All-SEC (2003, 2004)
As a coach:
- Assistant coach of the Year (2022)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 971
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 13.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 7
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 10
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 7
| regular_record = {{Winning percentage|20|14|record=y}}
| playoff_record = {{Winning percentage|2|2|record=y}}
| overall_record = {{Winning percentage|22|16|record=y}}
| pfr = RyanDe20
| pfrcoach = RyanDe0
}}
DeMeco Ryans ({{IPAc-en|d|ᵻ|ˈ|m|iː|k|oʊ}} {{respell|dih|MEE|koh}}; born July 28, 1984) is an American professional football coach and former linebacker who is the head coach of the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). Ryans played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he was named a unanimous All-American.
Ryans was selected by the Texans in the second round of the 2006 NFL draft, where he was recognized as the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Ryans was selected to two Pro Bowls before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012, where he spent four seasons before retiring. Ryans joined the San Francisco 49ers as a coaching assistant in 2017 and coached the inside linebackers from 2018 to 2020 before being named their defensive coordinator in 2021. Ryans was hired as the head coach for the Texans in 2023, taking the team to the playoffs in his first season in that role.
Early life
Ryans was born in Bessemer, Alabama.{{Cite web |last=Kubena |first=Brooks |date=February 5, 2023 |title=Understanding why DeMeco Ryans returned to the Texans |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-demeco-ryans-17763257.php |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Houston Chronicle |language=en-US}} He attended Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer, where he played high school football.{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=January 25, 2019 |title=DeMeco Ryans still carrying Alabama's love for football |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2019/01/demeco-ryans-still-carrying-alabamas-love-for-football-as-49ers-coach.html |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}} In his senior season, Ryans had 135 tackles, 11 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was listed as the No. 39 inside linebacker prospect in the nation from the class of 2002.{{Cite web |title=Inside linebackers |url=https://rivals.com/position_rankings/football/2006/ILB |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Rivals100}} He picked Alabama over Mississippi State.{{Cite web |title=DeMeco Ryans, Jess Lanier , Inside Linebacker |url=https://247sports.com/Player/DeMeco-Ryans-50023/high-school-84842/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}
Playing career
=College=
Ryans attended the University of Alabama, where he played outside linebacker for coach Mike Shula's Alabama Crimson Tide football team from 2002 to 2005.{{Cite web |last=Zenor |first=John |date=November 1, 2005 |title=Alabama's quiet star |url=https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/sports/college/2005/11/01/alabamas-quiet-star/32287884007/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Gadsden Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Dollins |first=Aidan |date=January 31, 2023 |title=DeMeco Ryans Named Houston Texans Head Coach |url=https://tide1009.com/demeco-ryans-named-houston-texans-head-coach/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Tide 100.9 |language=en}} Ryans started his career by earning a role on special teams and backup linebacker in his first season. By making great improvements every year in his college career, Ryans went on to become the SEC's Defensive Player of the Year for his performance in 2005.{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2005 |title=Alabama's Ryans named SEC's top defender |url=https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2005/12/06/alabamas-ryans-named-secs-top-defender/27664508007/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=The Tuscaloosa News |language=en-US}} Later on, he attributed much of his college success to his defensive coordinator at Alabama, Joe Kines. Ryans was named the 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic defensive MVP in their 13–10 win over Texas Tech.{{Cite web |last=McCarter |first=Mark |date=June 5, 2007 |title=DeMeco Ryans named ASWA pro athlete of year |url=https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2007/06/06/demeco-ryans-named-aswa-pro-athlete-of-year/27713731007/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=The Tuscaloosa News |language=en-US}} Following his senior season, Ryans received the Lott Trophy for his combination of athletic excellence and off-the-field achievements and was recognized as a unanimous All-American.{{Cite web |title=Ronnie Lott Trophy Winners |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/lott.html |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Consensus All-America Teams (2000–2009) |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/all-america-2000-2009.html |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
==Awards and honors==
- 2006 NCAA Top Eight Award (Class of 2006){{Cite web |date=January 16, 2006 |title=DeMeco Ryans Honored as NCAA Top VIII Winner |url=https://rolltide.com/news/2006/1/16/DeMeco_Ryans_Honored_as_NCAA_Top_VIII_Winner |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=University of Alabama Athletics |language=en}}
- 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic – Defensive MVP
- 2005 Unanimous first-team All-American
- 2005 SEC – Defensive Player of the Year
- 2005 First-team All-SEC
- 2005 Lott Trophy
- 2005 Bednarik Trophy Semifinalist
- 2005 Butkus Award Finalist
- 2005 Draddy Award Finalist
- 2005 Nagurski Award Finalist
- 2005 Lombardi Award Semifinalist
- 2004 Second-team All-SEC
=National Football League=
{{NFL predraft
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| weight = 236
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| shuttle = 4.17
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| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/demeco-ryans/32005259-4178-1990-d0e1-107ba9261edb |title=DeMeco Ryans Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=December 17, 2024}}{{Cite web |title=DeMeco Ryans, Alabama, 2006 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=16817&DraftYear=2006 |access-date=September 10, 2021 |website=draftscout.com}}{{Cite web |title=DeMeco Ryans 2006 NFL Draft Profile |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910225049/https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/combine/_/id/9307/demeco-ryans |access-date=September 10, 2021 |website=ESPN}}
}}
== Houston Texans ==
Ryans was selected with the first pick of the second round (33rd overall) in the 2006 NFL draft by the Texans.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was the highest-selected Alabama linebacker since Dwayne Rudd was selected 20th overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 1997.{{Cite web |title=Alabama Drafted Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/alabama/drafted.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Though Ryans had been an outside linebacker in college, he earned the starting middle linebacker position due to his excellent performance in the preseason. In his first game, Ryans recorded a league-high 12 solo tackles against the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Houston Texans – September 10th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609100htx.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He had an overwhelming impact as a rookie, leading the Texans in tackles in the first half of the 2006 season. Ryans was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance during a Week 13 23–14 victory over the Oakland Raiders in which he recorded 15 tackles, three pass deflections, a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and an interception.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Week 13 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/week_13.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Ryans was named the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after finishing second in the league with 155 total tackles (Zach Thomas led the NFL with 165), 31 more tackles than the next rookie (Detroit Lions linebacker Ernie Sims).{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/defense.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Ryans was also named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2006.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In 2007, Ryans was named a first-team All-Pro linebacker and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2007 and 2009.{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/probowl.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/probowl.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On March 30, 2010, Ryans signed a six-year extension worth $48 million, including $21.75 million guaranteed.{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2010 |title=Demeco Ryans gets paid |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/30/demeco-ryans-gets-paid/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}
==Philadelphia Eagles==
On March 20, 2012, Ryans was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2012 fourth-round draft pick (used on Ben Jones) and a swap of third-round picks between the two teams (used on Brandon Brooks and Nick Foles). Ryans was immediately inserted as the team's starting middle linebacker.{{Cite web |last=Bowen |first=Les |date=May 24, 2012 |title=Linebacker DeMeco Ryans mans the middle for the Eagles |url=http://articles.philly.com/2012-05-24/sports/31826918_1_eagles-gear-jamar-chaney-houston-texans |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413050036/http://articles.philly.com/2012-05-24/sports/31826918_1_eagles-gear-jamar-chaney-houston-texans |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 13, 2013 |access-date=August 29, 2012 |website=Philly.com}} Although the Eagles were 4–12, Ryans still made plays, leading the team in tackles with 113 while adding a sack and interception.{{Cite web |title=2012 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2012.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In 2013, Ryans improved even further, leading the team in tackles once more with 127, while also recording career highs in sacks (4.0), interceptions (2), and interception return yardage (46).{{Cite web |title=2013 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2013.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 4, 2014, he had 10 tackles and his first postseason interception during a narrow 26–24 loss to the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles – January 4th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401040phi.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On November 3, 2014, Ryans was placed on injured reserve after tearing his Achilles tendon.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=November 2, 2014 |title=DeMeco Ryans suffers Achilles injury |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/02/demeco-ryans-suffers-achilles-injury/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}
Ryans was released on February 24, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 24, 2016 |title=Philadelphia Eagles cut veteran LB DeMeco Ryans |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/philadelphia-eagles-cut-veteran-lb-demeco-ryans-0ap3000000638127 |access-date=February 24, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league |
| Bold
| Career high |
= Regular season =
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |
| 2006 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || 156 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 126 || 30 || 3.5 || 5 || 1 || 16 || 16.0 || 16 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2007 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || 128 || 99 || 29 || 2.0 || 7 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 26 || 1 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || 112 || 86 || 26 || 1.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 47 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || 123 || 93 || 30 || 1.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 29 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 | HOU
| 6 || 6 || 54 || 32 || 22 || 1.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2011 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || 64 || 44 || 20 || 0.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | PHI
| 16 || 16 || 113 || 86 || 27 || 1.0 || 4 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2013 | PHI
| 16 || 16 || 127 || 102 || 25 || 4.0 || 7 || 2 || 46 || 23.0 || 36 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2014 | PHI
| 8 || 8 || 45 || 36 || 9 || 0.0 || 4 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2015 | PHI
| 14 || 13 || 49 || 32 || 17 || 0.0 || 5 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RyanDe20.htm Career] | 140 | 139 | 970 | 735 | 235 | 13.5 | 41 | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 36 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 102 | 1 |
= Postseason =
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |
| 2011 | HOU
| 2 || 1 || 11 || 4 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2013 | PHI
| 1 || 1 || 10 || 8 || 2 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 23 || 23.0 || 23 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RyanDe20/gamelog/post/ Career] | 3 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Coaching career
=San Francisco 49ers=
On February 28, 2017, Ryans was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as a defensive quality control coach.{{Cite web |last=Montero |first=Jake |date=February 28, 2018 |title=John Lynch makes first public comments following Foster's latest arrest |url=http://www.knbr.com/2018/02/28/john-lynch-makes-first-public-comments-following-fosters-latest-arrest/ |access-date=March 4, 2018 |website=KNBR-AM |language=en-US}} In 2018, he was promoted to inside linebackers coach.{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |date=January 10, 2023 |title=DeMeco Ryans has quickly risen from Pro Bowl player to hot head coach candidate |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/10/demeco-ryans-from-pro-bowl-player-to-head-coach-candidate/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Broncos Wire |language=en-US}} On January 18, 2021, Ryans was promoted to defensive coordinator following the departure of Robert Saleh, who left to become the head coach of the New York Jets.{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2021 |title=49ers Announce Coaching Promotions |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-mike-mcdaniel-offensive-coordinator-demeco-ryans-defensive-coordinator |access-date=January 18, 2021 |website=49ers.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Keiana |date=January 18, 2021 |title=5 Things to Know About 49ers New Defensive Coordinator DeMeco Ryans |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-demeco-ryans-defensive-coordinator-robert-saleh-fred-warner |access-date=January 18, 2021 |website=49ers.com |language=en-US}}
Following a successful 2021 postseason for the 49ers defense, Ryans was interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at the Minnesota Vikings, but declined a second interview and opted to remain with the 49ers.{{Cite web |last=Chan |first=Jennifer Lee |date=February 2, 2022 |title=Shanahan proud of Ryans for declining second Vikings interview |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/kyle-shanahan-proud-demeco-ryans-declined-vikings-second-interview |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NBC Sports Bay Area |language=en}} In 2022, Ryans' unit finished as the top defense in football by DVOA, second by weighted DVOA, fifth against the pass, and second against the rush.{{Cite web |title=2022 Team DVOA Ratings: Defense {{!}} Football Outsiders |url=https://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/nfl/team-defense/2022/regular |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=www.footballoutsiders.com}} As a result, Ryans was named as the PFWA Assistant Coach of the Year.{{Cite web |title=PFWA Assistant Coach of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfwa-assistant-coach-of-the-year-award.htm |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
= Houston Texans =
On January 31, 2023, Ryans was hired as head coach of the Houston Texans, the same franchise he started his professional NFL career for, after signing a six-year contract.{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Mark |date=January 31, 2023 |title=Houston Texans gave DeMeco Ryans 6-year contract |url=https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/31/houston-texans-demeco-ryans-6-year-contract/ |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=Texans Wire |language=en-US}} Ryans was the third head coach hired in the last three offseasons by the Texans.{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2023 |title=Houston Texans hire DeMeco Ryans as Head Coach |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-hire-demeco-ryans-as-head-coach |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=Houston Texans}}
The Texans started the 2023 season by losing their first two games.{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2023 |title=Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31–20 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547419 |access-date=January 14, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en-us}} However, under Ryans' leadership, the team finished atop the AFC South with a 10–7 record and made the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2023 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2023.htm |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Texans defeated the Cleveland Browns by a score of a 45–14 in the Wild Card Round, which marked their first playoff win since 2019, and just the franchise's third playoff victory since 2013.{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2024 |title=Stroud becomes youngest QB to win a playoff game as Texans rout Browns 45–14 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547749 |access-date=January 14, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en-us}}
In 2024, Ryans is the first of three Pro Bowl linebackers to be a head coach in 2024. Antonio Pierce was hired to be the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders and the New England Patriots followed suit hiring Jerod Mayo.
After a win over the Titans in Week 18 of 2024, Ryans became the fastest coach in Texans history to win 20 games (in 34 total games).{{cite web | last=Thompson | first=Cole | title=Ranking every NFL coach (including DeMeco Ryans) after Super Bowl 59 | website=Texans Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=2025-02-17 | url=https://texanswire.usatoday.com/lists/ranking-every-nfl-coach-including-demeco-ryans-after-super-bowl-59/#:~:text=He's%20won%20two%20division%20titles,the%20league's%20most%20consistent%20coaches. | access-date=2025-02-24}} He led the Texans to a 10–7 mark in the 2024 season, which won the AFC South.{{Cite web |title=2024 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2024.htm |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} The team defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 32–12 in the Wild Card Round before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs 23–14 in the Divisional Round.{{cite web | last=Rieken | first=Kristie | title=Texans intercept Herbert a career-high 4 times in a 32-12 win over Chargers in wild-card playoff | website=AP News | date=2025-01-12 | url=https://apnews.com/article/texans-chargers-score-5a108d64ad9775007e5b4baade32bcf8 | access-date=2025-02-24}}{{cite web | last=Skretta | first=Dave | title=Texans fall to the Chiefs to remain winless in 6 tries at reaching the AFC title game | website=AP News | date=2025-01-19 | url=https://apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-score-nfl-playoffs-fb82f99972b7a618ccc128ec08b7460e#:~:text=And%20with%20Patrick%20Mahomes%20finding,AFC%20championship%20game%20yet%20again. | access-date=2025-02-24}}
Head coaching record
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| rowspan="2"|Team | rowspan="2"|Year | colspan="5"|Regular season | colspan="4"|Postseason | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Lost | Ties | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
| style="background:#fdd;"
!HOU | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 0 | {{winpct|10|7}} | 1st in AFC South | 1 | 1 | {{winpct|1|1}} | Lost to Baltimore Ravens in AFC Divisional Game |
| style="background:#fdd;"
!HOU | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 0 | {{winpct|10|7}} | 1st in AFC South | 1 | 1 | {{winpct|1|1}} | Lost to Kansas City Chiefs in AFC Divisional Game |
| colspan="2"|Total || 20 || 14 || 0 || {{winpct|20|14}} || || 2 || 2 || {{winpct|2|2}}|| |
Personal life
Ryans and his wife, Jamila, have three children: MJ, Micah, and Xia.{{Cite web |last=McClain |first=John |date=February 1, 2023 |title=McClain: Texans, DeMeco Ryans fit like a glove |url=https://www.audacy.com/sportsradio610/sports/houston-texans/mcclain-texans-demeco-ryans-fit-like-a-glove |access-date=February 2, 2023 |website=Audacy |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Sidhu |first=Deepi |date=January 31, 2023 |title=9 things to know about Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/9-things-to-know-about-texans-head-coach-demeco-ryans |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=Houston Texans |language=en-US}} He is a Christian and attends Bessemer 24th church of Christ.{{Cite web |last=Mattingly |first=Mallory |date=January 17, 2024 |title=Texans Head Coach Says 'God Has Blessed Us' After Wild-Card Win |url=https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/texans-head-coach-says-god-has-blessed-us-after-win.html |access-date=June 16, 2024 |website=Movieguide {{!}} The Family Guide to Movies & Entertainment |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
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- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/RyanDe0.htm Coaching statistics] at Pro Football Reference
- [https://www.houstontexans.com/team/coaches-roster/demeco-ryans Houston Texans profile]
- [http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072502ade.html Alabama Crimson Tide profile]
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