DeMeco Ryans was an incredible student and legendary player at the University of Alabama, he has quickly become a much sought-after coach in the National Football League.
The 37-year-old has served five seasons as a defensive coach for the San Francisco 49ers.
He started as a defensive quality control coach in 2017 and worked his way to defensive coordinator in 2021. Ryans’ mindset, ability to relate to players, teaching abilities, and playing experience in the NFL allowed him to coach a defense that pushed the 49ers into the NFC playoffs. Several national media pundits had Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers heavily favored over San Francisco in Saturday’s NFC Divisional Playoff Round.