Ryan McBean (born April 22, 1984) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played

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. McBean also played for the

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and

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Early years

McBean graduated from

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in 2003. There he earned first-team All-District honors after his senior season, Ryan was named the District Defensive Most Valuable Player, and received first-team All-District, The First Team Of the Decade, and All-Area honors from the

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College career

McBean played at

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for the 2003 and 2004 seasons before transferring to play

in 2005 and 2006.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

McBean was selected by the

in the fourth round (132nd overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft. He made one appearance in his rookie season, and was cut from the team prior to the 2008 season.

Denver Broncos

McBean was signed to the

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of the

on September 1, 2008. He became a starter at the defensive end position for the 2009-2010 season under coach

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. In March 2012, he was suspended for six games after failing a drug test.

Baltimore Ravens

McBean signed with the

on May 7, 2012.

Arizona Cardinals

McBean signed with the

on August 20, 2014. The Cardinals released McBean on August 27, 2014.Arizona Cardinals on Twitter: #AZCardinals sign DL Tommy Kelly (6-6, 310) to a one-year contract and release DL Ryan McBean.
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References

External links

Denver Broncos bioOklahoma State Cowboys bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McBean, Ryan 1984 births Living people People from Euless, Texas Jamaican players of American football American football defensive tackles American football defensive ends Hinds Eagles football players Oklahoma State Cowboys football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Denver Broncos players Baltimore Ravens players Arizona Cardinals players Sportspeople from Kingston, Jamaica