Ryan Kerrigan # prospect in 2011 NFL Draft.

Ryan Kerrigan NFL Draft Bio



Patrick Ryan Kerrigan (born August 16, 1988) is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Purdue University, and was recognized as an All-American. He was chosen by the Redskins in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Kerrigan attended Purdue University, where he played for the Purdue Boilermakers football team from 2007 to 2010. As a freshman in 2007, Kerrigan appeared in 12 games recording 18 tackles and a sack. As a sophomore in 2008 he started 11 of 12 games and was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection after recording 56 tackles, seven sacks and an interception. As a junior in 2009 he was a second team All-American by Rivals.com and a first team All-Big Ten selection. He finished the season with 66 tackles and 12 sacks. Kerrigan was also awarded Purdue’s “Pit Bull Award” in 2009, which was given to the player that exemplified and displayed tenacity and tough play.

Kerrigan was a semifinalist for the Rotary Lombardi Award during his senior season.

After forcing two fumbles against the Michigan Wolverines, Kerrigan became the Big Ten's all-time leader in forced fumbles; his total of 14 forced fumbles tied the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) career record. Following his 2010 season, he was a first-team All-Big Ten selection, was honored as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, as well as winning the The Bill Willis Trophy given to the top collegiate defensive lineman, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.



Draft Year: 2011
NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Ryan Kerrigan
Pre-Rank Prospect Name Position Played Height Weight
Ryan KerriganDefensive End6 ft 4 in260 lbs
Round Selected Team School Hometown
1  16  Washington Redskins  PurdueMuncie, Indiana, United States
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