Ryan Claridge

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Ryan Claridge
Date of birth: April 12, 1981 (1981-04-12) (age 27)
Place of birth: Rochester, MI
Career information
Position(s): Linebacker
College: UNLV
NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 5/ Pick 170
Organizations
 As player:
2005 New England Patriots
Stats at CBS.com

Ryan Quinlan Claridge (b. April 12, 1981) was an NFL linebacker. He played for the New England Patriots in the 2005 season, but was released early during 2006 training camp. He has not signed with another NFL team. He played college football at UNLV.

[edit] High school career

Ryan Claridge attended Almont High School in Almont, Michigan and was a four sport standout in football, tennis, basketball and track. In football, as a senior, he rushed for more than 1300 yards and 27 touchdowns, was a first team All-Conference selection, was the League MVP and a first team All-State selection. In tennis, as a senior, he was also a first team All-State selection.

Ryan's brother, the late Travis Claridge out of USC was a second round pick offensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons in 2000.

Ryan currently works at Philippi Sports Institute in Las Vegas as a trainer and is working toward his teaching certificate. The institute is owned and operated by former World's Strongest Man Mark Philippi.

[edit] Coaching

Ryan Claridge coached at Coronado High School in Henderson, NV for the Junior Varsity team in 2007. Currently he is coaching at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas, NV for the Varsity team. He is the linebacker coach.