Ryan Ramczyk
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Ryan Ramczyk
| image = Ryan Ramczyk 2021 (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Ramczyk with the New Orleans Saints in 2021
| current_team =
| number = 71
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|4|22|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Stevens Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lbs = 314
| high_school = Stevens Point Area
| college = {{ubl|UW–Stevens Point (2013–2014)|Wisconsin (2015–2016)}}
| draftyear = 2017
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 32
| pastteams =
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2017|2024}})
| status = Active
| highlights =
- First-team All-Pro (2019)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2018, 2020)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2017)
- First-team All-American (2016)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2016)
- First-team All-WIAC (2014)
- Second-team All-WIAC (2013)
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 101
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 101
| pfr = R/RamcRy00
}}
Ryan Mack Ramczyk ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|r|æ|m|tʃ|ɛ|k}} {{respell|RAM|chek}}; born April 22, 1994){{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints: Ryan Ramczyk |url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/roster/Ryan-Ramczyk/72682e4d-d529-4c9f-b93f-0107c9bd53bd |access-date=August 24, 2017 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}} is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played his entire eight-year career for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers, and was selected by the Saints in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. A native of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Ramczyk attended four different schools before transferring to Wisconsin–Madison in 2014, where he became an All-American lineman for the Badgers in the 2016 season.
Early life
Ramczyk attended Stevens Point Area Senior High School in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, where he played high school football. He was a First Team All-State selections by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association in 2011,{{Cite web |title=2011 All-State Team |url=http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0026/4224/2011_All-State_list.pdf |website=NGIN.com}} and was invited to play in the 2012 WFCA All-Star Game in Oshkosh. He turned down a scholarship offer from Pittsburgh's first-year head coach Paul Chryst and instead enrolled at a near-by Minnesota Division-II school, Winona State.{{cite web |title=Warriors Add Impact Players In 2012 Recruiting Class |work=Winona State Warriors football |date=February 2, 2012 |url=http://www.winonastatewarriors.com/news/2012/2/1/FB_0201121318.aspx }}{{Cite web |last=Temple |first=Jesse |date=November 10, 2016 |title=Wisconsin OL Ryan Ramczyk made right choice for football over welding |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/138634/wisconsin-ol-ryan-ramczyk-made-right-choice-for-football-over-welding |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}
College career
Leaving Winona State before the football season began, Ramczyk enrolled first at Madison Area Technical College, then Mid-State Technical College in Stevens Point, for one semester each. In 2013, he transferred to the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where his former high school coach had taken a job on the football staff. In what was technically his freshman season, Ramczyk played in all 10 games and was named Second Team All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The following season, he earned First Team All-WIAC honors.
When Paul Chryst became head coach at Wisconsin–Madison, Ramczyk reached out and decided to transfer.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Scott A. |date=August 15, 2015 |title=UWSP star follows heart, joins Badgers |url=http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/sports/college/2015/08/15/stevens-point-star-ryan-ramczyk-follows-heart-joins-badgers/31708481/ |access-date=November 23, 2016 |website=Stevens Point Journal}}{{Cite web |last=Galloway |first=Jason |date=April 12, 2016 |title=Ramczyk takes winding path to Badgers |url=http://lacrossetribune.com/sports/ramczyk-takes-winding-path-to-badgers/article_4588afd1-2dc8-5aac-89f7-d1c4a4e7507c.html |access-date=November 23, 2016 |website=La Crosse Tribune}} After sitting out the 2015 season due to NCAA transfer rules, he was named the starter at the left tackle position for 2016,{{Cite web |last=Potrykus |first=Jeff |date=April 9, 2016 |title=Ryan Ramczyk traveled a circuitous path from Stevens Point to UW |url=http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/badgers/ryan-ramczyk-traveled-a-circuitous-path-from-stevens-point-to-uw-b99701653z1-375152031.html |access-date=November 23, 2016 |website=JSOnline.com}}{{Cite web |last=Potrykus |first=Jeff |date=August 27, 2016 |title=Season preview: Ramczyk dazzled during redshirt year |url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2016/08/27/season-preview-ramczyk-dazzled-during-redshirt-year/88523778/ |access-date=November 23, 2016 |website=JSOnline.com}}{{Cite web |last=Temple |first=Jesse |date=April 11, 2016 |title=Wisconsin tackle Ryan Ramczyk travels unusual road to the spotlight |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/132120/wisconsin-tackle-ryan-ramczyk-travels-unusual-road-to-stardom |access-date=November 23, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}} succeeding Tyler Marz. Ramczyk was named first-team All-Big Ten Conference on November 30, 2016.{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2016 |title=2016 Big Ten Individual Award Winners |url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/16fbawardwinners.pdf |access-date=December 1, 2016 |website=www.grfx.cstv.com |publisher=Big Ten Conference |archive-date=September 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928055540/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/16fbawardwinners.pdf |url-status=dead }}
Professional career
Ramczyk received an invitation to the NFL Combine, but was only able to perform the bench press due to a hip injury. He also was unable to participate at Wisconsin's Pro Day. He had pre-draft visits with multiple teams, that included the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, and New England Patriots.{{Cite web |last=Pflum |first=Chris |date=April 11, 2017 |title=NFL Draft Rumors: Wisconsin OT Ryan Ramczyk to visit the Giants |url=http://www.bigblueview.com/2017/4/11/15257050/2017-nfl-draft-rumors-ot-ryan-ramczyk-to-visit-ny-giants-news |access-date=May 31, 2017 |website=Big Blue View}}{{Cite web |last=Jhabvala |first=Nicki |date=April 17, 2017 |title=Broncos hosted OT Ryan Ramczyk on pre-draft visit |url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/17/ryan-ramczyk-broncos-pre-draft-visit/ |access-date=May 31, 2017 |website=Denver Post}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rotoworld.com/player/cfb/137052/ryan-ramczyk| title=Rotoworld.com: Ryan Ramczyk| access-date=May 31, 2017}} Projected to be a first round pick,{{Cite web |last=Zierlein |first=Lance |title=Ryan Ramczyk Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ryan-ramczyk/32005241-4d04-3107-b1cd-570007956a91 |access-date=May 31, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} Ramczyk was ranked the top offensive tackle available in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com, ESPN, Pro Football Focus, and NFL media analyst Bucky Brooks. Ramczyk was ranked the second-best offensive tackle in the draft by Sports Illustrated and NFL media analyst Mike Mayock.{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Chris |date=April 24, 2017 |title=2017 NFL Draft Rankings: Top Prospects by Position |url=https://www.si.com/2017-nfl-draft-position-rankings |access-date=May 31, 2017 |website=SI.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2017/story/_/id/19180310/ranking-top-100-prospects-available-2017-nfl-draft-espn-nfl-nation-reporter-jeff-legwold| title=Ranking the 2017 Draft's Top 100 Prospects| access-date=May 31, 2017| website=ESPN.com| author=Jeff Legwold| date=April 22, 2017}}{{Cite web |last=Palazzolo |first=Steve |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL draft |url=https://www.pff.com/news/draft-college-football-top-32-prospects-for-the-2017-nfl-draft |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=PFF |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Mayock |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Mayock |date=April 12, 2017 |title=Mike Mayock's 2017 NFL Draft position rankings 3.0 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/mike-mayock-s-2017-nfl-draft-position-rankings-3-0-0ap3000000799336 |access-date=May 31, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Brooks |first=Bucky |author-link=Bucky Brooks |date=April 25, 2017 |title=Bucky Brooks' 2017 NFL Draft prospects by position 3.0 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bucky-brooks-top-5-2017-nfl-draft-prospects-by-position-3-0-0ap3000000802450 |access-date=May 31, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 5 5/8
| weight = 310
| bench = 25
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 33 3/4
| hand span = 10 7/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Ryan Ramczyk 2017 NFL Draft Profile |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108112641/https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/51701 |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=insider.espn.com}}
}}
The New Orleans Saints selected Ramczyk in the first round (32nd overall) of the 2017 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The pick used to draft Ramczyk was acquired from the Patriots in exchange for Brandin Cooks.{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2017 |title=New Orleans Saints select OT Ryan Ramczyk in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft |url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-select-OT-Ryan-Ramczyk-in-the-first-round-of-the-2017-NFL-Draft/28fe9b9a-9670-4048-adf1-cb999ae427ed |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}} Ramczyk made his NFL debut on September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Starting at left tackle made him the first Saints' rookie to start at left tackle in a season opener since Jim Dombrowski in 1986.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2017 |title=Saints vs. Vikings: Postgame notes |url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-vs-Vikings-Postgame-notes/b9166629-b09c-4930-9176-5255b1469094 |access-date=September 14, 2017 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com |archive-date=September 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913180300/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-vs-Vikings-Postgame-notes/b9166629-b09c-4930-9176-5255b1469094 |url-status=dead }} He started the first four games at left tackle in place of the injured Terron Armstead. He moved over to right tackle after Zach Strief was lost for the season with a knee injury. He started 12 games at right tackle, and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=Ryan Ramczyk 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RamcRy00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2017.htm |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
After the 2018 season, Ramczyk was named an All-Pro for the first time, being selected to the Second Team.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/allpro.htm |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Following the 2019 season, he was selected as the First Team All-Pro right tackle, after allowing zero quarterback sacks throughout the 2019 season.{{Cite web |last=Mosley |first=Kyle T. |date=August 16, 2020 |title=Ryan Ramczyk: Ready for full-pads and improving his technique |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/editorial-opinion/ramczyk-ready-for-full-pads |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/allpro.htm |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 82nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In 2020, the Saints exercised Ramczyk's fifth-year option.{{Cite web |last=Boylan |first=Brendan |date=March 19, 2020 |title=Saints Exercise 5th-Year Options on Lattimore & Ramczyk |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/editorial-opinion/exercise-fifth-year-options-lattimore-ramczyk |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}} He started in all 16 games in the 2020 season.{{Cite web |title=Ryan Ramczyk 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RamcRy00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named as a second team All-Pro for the 2020 season.{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/allpro.htm |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On June 30, 2021, Ramczyk signed a five-year, $96 million contract extension with the Saints, worth $60 million in guarantees.{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=June 30, 2021 |title=New Orleans Saints signing RT Ryan Ramczyk to five-year, $96 million extension, source says |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31738293/new-orleans-saints-signing-rt-ryan-ramczyk-five-year-96-million-extension-source-says |access-date=July 2, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |date=June 30, 2021 |title=New Orleans Saints sign tackle Ryan Ramczyk to a five-year contract extension |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-sign-tackle-ryan-ramczyk-five-year-contract-extension-roster |access-date=July 2, 2021 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}} In the 2021 season, he appeared in and started ten games.{{Cite web |title=Ryan Ramczyk 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RamcRy00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the 2022 season, he appeared in and started 16 games.{{Cite web |title=Ryan Ramczyk 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RamcRy00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the 2023 season, he appeared in and started 12 games.{{Cite web |title=Ryan Ramczyk 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RamcRy00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On July 18, 2024, Ramczyk was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list after undergoing knee surgery during the off-season.{{Cite web |last=DeShazier |first=John |date=July 18, 2024 |title=New Orleans Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk placed on Reserve/PUP list |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-right-tackle-ryan-ramczyk-placed-on-reserve-pup-list |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com |language=en-US}}
On April 17, 2025, Ramczyk announced his retirement from professional football.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-17 |title=New Orleans Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces retirement from NFL |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-right-tackle-ryan-ramczyk-announces-retirement-from-nfl |access-date=2025-04-18 |website=New Orleans Saints |language=}}
=NFL career statistics=
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| Bold
| Career high |
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="8"| Offense | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Snaps | Pct | Holding | False start | Decl/Pen | Acpt/Pen | |
| 2017 | NO
| 16 || 16 || 1,037 || 100% || 2 || 1 || 3 || 4 | |||||||
| 2018 | NO
| 15 || 15 || 997 || 100% || 3 || 0 || 1 || 3 | |||||||
| 2019 | NO
| 16 || 16 || 1,058 || 99% || 2 || 2 || 2 || 4 | |||||||
| 2020 | NO
| 16 || 16 || 1,039 || 97% || 2 || 3 || 1 || 5 | |||||||
| 2021 | NO
| 10 || 10 || 653 || 99% || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||
| 2022 | NO
| 16 || 16 || 937 || 95% || 1 || 3 || 0 || 4 | |||||||
| 2023 | NO
| 12 || 12 || 785 || 97% || 2 || 1 || 1 || 3 | |||||||
| 2024 | NO
| 0 || 0 || colspan="6" rowspan="1"| did not play due to injury | |||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RamcRy00.htm Career] | 101 | 101 | 6,506 | - | 12 | 10 | 8 | 23 |
References
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External links
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- [http://www.uwbadgers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4069 Wisconsin Badgers bio]
- [http://athletics.uwsp.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=4578 Wisconsin–Stevens Point Pointers bio]
- [https://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/players-roster/ryan-ramczyk/ New Orleans Saints bio]
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