DeMeco Ryans is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). Ryans played college football at the University of Alabama, where he was named a unanimous All-American.
As a player, Ran kick-started his football career at the University of Alabama, where he played outside linebacker for coach Mike Shula’s Alabama Crimson Tide football team from 2002 to 2005.
Later on, Ryans attributed much of his college success to his defensive coordinator at Alabama, Joe Kines. He was named the 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic defensive MVP in their 13–10 win over Texas Tech.
Following his 2005 senior season, he received the Lott Trophy for his combination of athletic excellence and off-the-field achievements and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.
What Is DeMeco Ryans’ Net Worth?
DeMeco Ryans has a net worth of $5.00 million (estimated) which he earned from his business as an American football player.
What Teams Has DeMeco Ryans Coached?
On February 28, 2017, DeMeco Ryans made his coaching debut with the San Francisco 49ers after he was hired as a defensive quality control coach. His coaching position was elevated to inside linebackers coach. On January 18, 2021, Ryans was promoted to defensive coordinator following the departure of Robert Saleh.