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Career Snapshot

By the Numbers

Regular Season Games51
Regular Record32-19
Playoff Record3-3
Playoff Seasons3
Regular Win %0.627
Super Bowls0
Teams Coached1
Longest Stint
Houston Texans2023-2026
Coach Bio

At a Glance

Birth DateJuly 28, 1984
Birth PlaceBessemer, AL
CollegeAlabama
Playing Positionlinebacker

DeMeco Ryans spent 3 seasons as an NFL head coach from 2023 through 2025, leading the Houston Texans. His teams finished with a 32-19 regular-season record and went 3-3 in the playoffs. DeMeco Ryans also picked up major coaching honors, including AP Assistant Coach of the Year and PFWA Assistant Coach of the Year.

Playing Career

Football Background

College Years2002–2005
NFL Career
2006–2011Houston Texanslinebacker
2012–2015Philadelphia Eagleslinebacker
Did You Know?

Anecdote

DeMeco Ryans collected 3 major coaching awards, including AP Assistant Coach of the Year.

Awards

Honors Summary

1xPFWA Coach of the Year (2023)
1xAP Assistant Coach of the Year (2022)
1xPFWA Assistant Coach of the Year (2022)