Matt Ryan
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| Matt Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Name | Matt Ryan |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Birth date | 17 May 1985 |
| Birth place | Exton, Pennsylvania |
| Weight lb | 217 |
| High school | William Penn Charter School |
| College | Boston College |
| Draft year | 2008 |
| Draft team | Atlanta Falcons |
| Career start | 2008 |
| Career end | 2022 |
| Career highlights | * NFL Most Valuable Player (2016) * NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2016) * Pro Bowl (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016) * First-team All-Pro (2016) * NFL passer rating leader (2016) * PFWA All-Rookie Team (2008) * Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2007) * ACC Player of the Year (2007) |
| Stat label1 | Pass attempts |
| Stat value1 | 8,464 |
| Stat label2 | Pass completions |
| Stat value2 | 5,551 |
| Stat label3 | Completion percentage |
| Stat value3 | 65.6 |
| Stat label4 | Passing yards |
| Stat value4 | 62,792 |
| Stat label5 | Passing touchdowns |
| Stat value5 | 381 |
| Stat label6 | Interceptions |
| Stat value6 | 183 |
| Stat label7 | Passer rating |
| Stat value7 | 93.6 |
Matt Ryan is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for fifteen seasons, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons. Selected third overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, he spent fourteen seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, leading the franchise to numerous playoff appearances and a berth in Super Bowl LI. He concluded his career with a single season for the Indianapolis Colts before retiring. Ryan was named the NFL Most Valuable Player in 2016 and holds several major Atlanta Falcons passing records.
Early life and education
Born in Exton, Pennsylvania, he attended the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, where he excelled in multiple sports. He committed to play college football for the Boston College Eagles under head coach Tom O'Brien. At Boston College, he became the full-time starter as a junior, leading the ACC in passing and earning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as a senior in 2007. His collegiate career culminated with a victory in the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans.
Professional career
Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the third pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, he immediately won the starting job and was named the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He led the Atlanta Falcons to the playoffs in his second season, beginning a period of sustained success that included multiple NFC South division titles. The pinnacle of his tenure came during the 2016 NFL season, when he won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award and led the team to Super Bowl LI, a historic loss to the New England Patriots. After fourteen seasons, he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022, starting for one season before being released and announcing his retirement from the National Football League.
Playing style and legacy
Renowned for his intelligence, preparation, and pocket-passing accuracy, he operated effectively within offensive systems designed by coordinators like Kyle Shanahan and Dirk Koetter. His 2016 season is considered one of the most efficient in NFL history, leading the league in passer rating and yards per attempt. Despite the disappointment of Super Bowl LI, his career is marked by consistency and franchise-record production for the Atlanta Falcons, ranking highly in all-time NFL passing categories. His professionalism and leadership were widely praised by teammates and figures across the league, including former coach Mike Smith and wide receiver Julio Jones.
Personal life
He is married to Sarah Marshall, and the couple has two children. He has been involved in numerous philanthropic efforts in Atlanta, most notably through the Matt Ryan Foundation, which focuses on supporting educational and health-related initiatives for children. An avid fan of other sports, he is a part-owner of soccer club Charlotte FC of Major League Soccer and has made appearances on sports talk programs like The Dan Patrick Show.
Career statistics
Over his 15-year career, he amassed 62,792 passing yards and 381 touchdown passes, ranking among the top ten in NFL history in both categories at the time of his retirement. He started 234 regular season games, compiling a record of 124-109-1, and appeared in 10 postseason contests. His career passer rating of 93.6 reflects his efficient and productive style of play across eras defined by different rules and defensive schemes in the National Football League.
Category:American football quarterbacks Category:Atlanta Falcons players Category:Boston College Eagles football players Category:Indianapolis Colts players Category:National Football League Most Valuable Player Award winners