Matt Ryan (American football)

Passing attempts	8,464
Passing completions	5,551
Completion percentage	65.6%
TD–INT	381–183
Passing yards	62,792
Passer rating	93.6
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Matt Ryan
	Ryan with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021
No. 2
Position	Quarterback
Personal information
Born	May 17, 1985; Exton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school	Penn Charter (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College	Boston College (2003–2007)
NFL draft	2008: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Career history
	Atlanta Falcons (2008–2021); Indianapolis Colts (2022);
Awards and highlights
	NFL Most Valuable Player (2016); NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2016); NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2008); First-team All-Pro (2016); 4× Pro Bowl (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016); NFL passer rating leader (2016); NFL completion percentage leader (2012); PFWA All-Rookie Team (2008); Bert Bell Award (2016); Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor; Manning Award (2007); Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2007); ACC Player of the Year (2007); ACC Offensive Player of the Year (2007); First-team All-American (2007); 2× First-team All-ACC (2006, 2007); Boston College Eagles Jersey No. 12 retired;
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts
Passing attempts	8,464
Passing completions	5,551
Completion percentage	65.6%
TD–INT	381–183
Passing yards	62,792
Passer rating	93.6
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Matthew Thomas Ryan (born May 17, 1985) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons. Nicknamed "Matty Ice", Ryan ranks among the league's all-time top ten in pass attempts, pass completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns.^[1] Ryan played college football for the Boston College Eagles, winning the Manning and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Awards as a senior, and was selected by the Falcons third overall in the 2008 NFL draft.

Ryan immediately made an impact by taking the Falcons to the playoffs in his first season, earning him Offensive Rookie of the Year. During his Atlanta tenure, he led the team to six playoff appearances and three division titles, while receiving four Pro Bowl selections. His most successful season was in 2016 when he was named the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) and led the Falcons to an appearance in Super Bowl LI. In his final season, Ryan played for the Indianapolis Colts. Since retiring, he has served as an analyst for CBS Sports.

^ "Former Boston College quarterback walks away ranking top-10 all-time in every major passing category". Boston College Athletics. April 23, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2025.

[1] "Former Boston College quarterback walks away ranking top-10 all-time in every major passing category". Boston College Athletics. April 23, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2025.

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