Ryan Becker (born December 23, 1997) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at SMU.

Ryan Becker
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-23) December 23, 1997 (age 26)
Marble Falls, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Marble Falls High School
College:SMU (2016-2019)
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

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He played for the SMU Mustangs Football team from 2016 to 2019 and finished with 16 Receptions, 198 Receiving Yards, and 5 Touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

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Arizona Cardinals

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Arizona signed him as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft.[2] He was waived on August 30, 2020.[3]

Atlanta Falcons

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Becker signed a deal with the Atlanta Falcons on April 13, 2021.[4] On August 20, 2021, he was placed on the injured reserve list due to an undisclosed reason,[5] but was then cut from the list on November 8, 2021[6]

On February 15, 2022, he re-signed with Atlanta.[7] On May 13, 2022, Becker was released from the Falcons.[8]

Orlando Guardians

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On November 17, 2022, Becker was drafted by the Orlando Guardians of the XFL.[9] He was released on July 12, 2023.[10]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On October 20, 2023, Becker signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[11] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Ryan Becker College Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "Ryan Becker agrees to deal with Arizona Cardinals". PonyStampede.com. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  3. ^ "Ryan Becker: Let go by Arizona". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "Falcons' Ryan Becker: Agrees to deal with Falcons". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  5. ^ "Falcons' Ryan Becker: Lands on injured reserve". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  6. ^ "Ryan Becker: Cut from injured reserve". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  7. ^ "Falcons' Ryan Becker: Signed to Atlanta's active roster". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  8. ^ Urben, Matt (May 13, 2022). "Falcons cut CB Kendall Sheffield, TE Ryan Becker". Falcons Wire.
  9. ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  10. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  11. ^ "15 Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL". www.xfl.com. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "2024 UFL Team Rosters". TheUFL.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.