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Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||
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Born: | Exton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | May 17, 1985||||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||
Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||
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High school: | Penn Charter (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) | ||||||||||||
College: | Boston College (2003–2007) | ||||||||||||
NFL draft: | 2008 / round: 1 / pick: 3 | ||||||||||||
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Matthew Thomas Ryan (born May 17, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons. Nicknamed "Matty Ice", Ryan spent his first 14 seasons with the Falcons and holds the franchise records for passing yards, passing touchdowns, attempts, completions, passer rating, and wins. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles, winning the Manning and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Awards as a senior. He was selected by the Falcons with the third overall pick of the 2008 NFL draft. He is currently an analyst for CBS Sports.
Ryan immediately made an impact by taking the Falcons to the playoffs in his first season, earning him Offensive Rookie of the Year. During his Atlanta tenure, he led the team to six playoff appearances, three of which were division titles, and received four Pro Bowl selections. His most successful season was in 2016 when he was named the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) and led the Falcons to an appearance in Super Bowl LI. Ryan was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022, where he spent one season, his last in the NFL.