Sean Ryan (tight end)
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Buffalo, New York, U.S.
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | March 27, 1980 Buffalo, New York, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute (Tonawanda, New York) | ||||||||
| College | Boston College | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2004: 5th round, 144th overall pick | ||||||||
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Sean P. Ryan (born March 27, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft.
Ryan attended St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, where he played defensive end. He was a three-time all-league and all-city selection. He was named to the All-state team as a senior. He also practiced basketball and lacrosse. After his senior season he enrolled at Worcester Academy to improve his academic grades.
He accepted a football scholarship from Boston College. As a redshirt freshman. He appeared in 11 games, with 7 starts including the Aloha Bowl at defensive end, posting 29 tackles (3 for loss) and one sack.
As a sophomore, he was converted into a tight end and became a regular starter, registering 17 receptions (fifth on the team), 223 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a junior, he tallied 23 receptions, 280 yards, 3 touchdowns and 10 special teams tackles (led the team). He was called the "most competitive player in the Big East" by USA Today, excelling in blocking and receiving second-team All-Big East honors.
As a senior, he registered 35 receptions (second on the team), 447 yards, 6 touchdowns and 9 special teams tackles. His 35 catches were the most by an Eagle tight end since Pete Mitchell had 55 in 1994. He also received the Orie T. Scarminach award, annually given to the MVP of the Boston College-Syracuse game, posting 6 receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown, while helping pave the way for running back Derrick Knight to rush for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns.
He finished his career with 50 games (44 starts), 75 receptions for 950 yards, 12 touchdowns (second in school history for tight ends) and 19 special teams tackles.