Pro Profile: Ryan Denney (DE, 1997-2001)

BYU Summary

At BYU Denney had 156 tackles (92 solo), 40 tackles for loss, 13 passes defended, two blocks, four quarterback hurries, and 16 sacks in 32 games. As a senior he was a second-team All-America selection by the NFL draft report.  He was invited to the Senior Bowl where he was named the North MVP, propelling him up the draft boards.

NFL Summary

Denney was drafted in the second round (61st overall) of the 2002 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills. In 113 games with the Bills he had 297 tackles (191 solo), 19 passes defended, two receptions for 44 yards and two touchdowns, and 23.5 sacks.

YEAR TEAM G GS SOLO AST SCK SCKYDS FR
2010 Houston Texans 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 Buffalo Bills 16 0 16 11 2 5 0
2008 Buffalo Bills 16 11 40 18 4 24 0
2007 Buffalo Bills 7 2 21 6 1 7 1
2006 Buffalo Bills 16 0 38 16 6   1
2005 Buffalo Bills 16 0 28 17 4 34 1
2004 Buffalo Bills 16 5 15 19 3 22 0
2003 Buffalo Bills 16 13 27 16 3.5 23 0
2002 Buffalo Bills 8 0 6 3 0 0 0
Total   113 31 191 106 23.5 115 3

Where is he now?

Denney is now the defensive line coach for Lone Peak high school in Alpine, Utah.

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