DeMeco Ryans Coaching Profile
DeMeco Ryans is the current head coach of the Houston Texans of the AFC South of the NFL. A few key milestones in Ryans’ coaching career:
- 7 years of NFL coaching experience
- Defensive Coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers’ top-ranked defense in 2022
- Named PFWA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2022
- Led the Houston Texans to the playoffs in his first season as head coach
DeMeco Ryans Coaching Record
| Years Active | Record | Win % | Playoff Record | Playoff Win % |
| 8 | 62-53-1 | 53.91% | 7-4 | 63% |
DeMeco Ryans record at head coach : Regular season at 10-7-0 with a 58.8% winning percentage and playoff season 1-1 at a 50% winning percentage.
Coaching Tree
Parents
Kyle Shanahan
Children
No notable head coaches have emerged from Ryans’s coaching tree yet.
DeMeco Ryans Salary
While exact figures are not always publicly available, Kyle Shanahan’s salary is estimated at $14 million with the San Francisco 49ers.
DeMeco Ryans Coaching Style
DeMeco Ryans’s coaching approach is characterized by his defensive expertise, player development skills, and ability to maximize talent.
Key features of Ryans’s coaching style:
- Strong emphasis on defensive strategy and execution
- Focus on player development and maximizing individual talents
- Ability to adapt schemes to personnel strengths
- Emphasis on creating a positive team culture and strong leadership
- Utilization of his experience as a former NFL player to relate to and motivate players
DeMeco Ryans Coaching Tree
Prior to becoming the head coach of the Houston Texans, DeMeco Ryans worked under Kyle Shanahan who currently is the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. While under Shanahan, Ryans’ operated in various roles including:
- Defensive Quality Control Coach (2017)
- Inside Linebackers Coach (2018-2020)
- Defensive Coordinator (2021-2022)
As a relatively new head coach, Ryans has not yet developed an extensive coaching tree of his own. His influence on future coaches may become more apparent as he continues in his role with the Texans.
DeMeco Ryans Football Career Timeline
Coaching Career
- 2023-Present: Houston Texans – Head Coach
- 2021-2022: San Francisco 49ers – Defensive Coordinator
- 2018-2020: San Francisco 49ers – Inside Linebackers Coach
- 2017: San Francisco 49ers – Defensive Quality Control Coach
Playing Career
- 2012-2015: Philadelphia Eagles – Linebacker
- 2006-2011: Houston Texans – Linebacker
Ryans’s early success, defensive expertise, and experience as a former player suggest strong potential for continued success, but maintaining consistent performance and developing the Texans into a perennial contender will be crucial in solidifying his legacy as an NFL head coach.
