Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan is an American professional football player.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ He plays for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL), and his position is quarterback.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ Ryan was born on May 17, 1985, in Exton, Pennsylvania.http://www.nfl.com/players/MattRyan/profile?id=RYA238179 He played for Boston College in college and was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft.http://www.nfl.com/players/MattRyan/profile?id=RYA238179

In 2009, Ryan threw for 263 completions, 2,916 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, and an 81.0 passer rating.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ Ryan was undefeated at the Falcons home stadium the Georgia Dome amassing a 6-0 record.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ He missed two games due to a turf toe injury during the season.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ On November 11, 2010, Ryan threw for 316 passing yards, 32 completions, and two touchdowns in a Falcons victory over the Baltimore Ravens.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/

Ryan attended William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ He earned All-East honors from Tom Lemming’s Prep Football Report.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ Ryan earned All-Southeastern Pennsylvania honors and All-City first team honors in 2002.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ In his senior season, Ryan threw for over 1,300 yards and fifteen touchdowns.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ Ryan was also the team captain of the school’s basketball and baseball teams.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/

Ryan attended Boston college from 2004-2007.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ During his college career, Ryan was named ACC Player of the Year his senior season.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ He ranked eighth in the nation in total offense and set school records for 400-yard passing performances in a career and season.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ Ryan completed 807 passes, 9,313 passing yards, and 56 touchdowns during his career at Boston College.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ He ranks third in school history in passing yards and completion percentage.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/

The Atlanta Falcons selected Ryan with the third pick of the first round in the 2008 NFL Draft.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ During his rookie season, Ryan completed 265 passes for 3,440 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and an 87.7 passer rating.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ Ryan’s 61.1 completion percentage was the fifth-best ever in franchise history.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/

Ryan was one of two rookie quarterbacks in NFL history to start every game and throw under 15 interceptions.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ He was the first Falcons rookie quarterback to start a season opener since Steve Bartkowski in 1975.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/ Ryan was named Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year and The Sporting News Rookie of the Year.http://www.atlantafalcons.com/roster-players/matt-ryan/