American football player and coach (born 1979)
American football player
Ryan NielsenNielsen in 2023 |
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Position: | Defensive coordinator |
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Born: | (1979-03-20) March 20, 1979 (age 45) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
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Weight: | 285 lb (129 kg) |
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High school: | Royal (Simi Valley, California) |
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College: | USC (1997–2001) |
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Undrafted: | 2002 |
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- USC (2002)
Volunteer assistant
- Ole Miss (2005–2007)
Defensive line coach
- Central Connecticut State (2008–2009)
Defensive coordinator/defensive line coach/linebackers coach
- UT Martin (2010)
Defensive line coach/special teams coach
- Northern Illinois (2011)
Defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator
- Northern Illinois (2012)
Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator
- NC State (2013)
Defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator
- NC State (2014–2016)
Defensive line coach/run game coordinator
- New Orleans Saints (2017–2020)
Defensive line coach
- New Orleans Saints (2021)
Assistant head coach/defensive line coach
- New Orleans Saints (2022)
Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach
- Atlanta Falcons (2023)
Defensive coordinator/defensive line coach
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2024–present)
Defensive coordinator
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- Idaho (2004)
Administrative assistant
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Record at Pro Football Reference |
Stats at ArenaFan.com |
Ryan Nielsen (born March 20, 1979) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL).