Ryan Hannam

Ryan Hannam (born February 24, 1980) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Northern Iowa.

Ryan Hannam
No. 83, 86
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1980-02-24) February 24, 1980
St. Ansgar, Iowa
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Ansgar (IA)
College:Northern Iowa
NFL Draft:2002 / Round: 5 / Pick: 169
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:54
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Hannam attended St. Ansgar High School in St. Ansgar, IA, where he played football, baseball, track and basketball.[1] In football he was a three-time All-district selection at defensive tackle and a 1st Team all-state kicker.

Hannam was inducted into the Iowa High School Football Hall of Fame in 2020.

College career

He accepted a football scholarship from the Division I-AA University of Northern Iowa. As a freshman, he recorded two receptions for 39 yards and one touchdown.

During his sophomore season, he started four games and recorded 23 receptions (fifth on the team) for 253 yards and five touchdowns.

As a junior, he recorded 18 receptions (fourth on the team) for 261 yards (14.5-yard avg.) and one touchdown.[2]

As a senior, he was elected as one of the team captains and helped lead the team to the semi-final round of the playoffs. He started fourteen games, recording 43 receptions (second on the team) for 404 yards and five tackles on special teams.[3]

Hannam finished his college career with 47 games played, including 28 starts, 86 receptions for 957 yards (11.1-yard avg.) and seven touchdowns. He was also awarded the Stan Sheriff Award, named after the former UNI head football coach and athletic director, given to the player that is the most inspirational and who is a leader in helping the team run smoothly. He was a second team All-conference choice and first team All-academic pick. Hannam was also an honorable-mention All-American pick by the Football Gazette.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Hannam was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 5th round (169th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft.[4] As a rookie, he played primarily on special teams while also serving as the second or third tight end. His first career reception was a 16-yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.[5]

During the 2003, he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the fifth game against the Chicago Bears, ending his season. He was placed on the injured reserve list on October 29.[6]

In 2004, he served as the second tight end, finishing with eight receptions for 110 yards, while also playing extensively on special teams.

In 2005, he started five games for the Seahawks. His efforts contributed to Shaun Alexander rushing for a league high 1,880 yards, setting the single season rushing touchdown record, and being named the NFL MVP. He played in Super Bowl XL in Detroit, recording two catches for 12 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He finished the season with 13 receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown.

Dallas Cowboys

On March 18, 2006, Hannam signed a four-year, $5 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys, which included a $1.25 million signing bonus, to take over the blocking tight end role that was previously handled by Dan Campbell.[7] However, due to a degenerative condition in his right knee, he only appeared in two games that season before being placed on the injured reserve list on October 11. He was subsequently released by the Cowboys on March 1, 2007.,[8] and retired from the NFL.

Hannam finished his NFL career with 54 games played, 22 receptions for 215 yards, two touchdowns, one kickoff return, one punt return, and eight special teams tackles.

Personal life

Hannam currently owns a financial services company in Cedar Falls, called Financial Designs, and is married to April Hannam with two daughters.

References
  1. "Hannam Gets a Start for th Seahawks". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  2. "Hannam Selected in the Fifth Round By Seattle". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  3. "Panthers Hand Out Team Awards". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  4. "NFL Draft List -- Round 5". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  5. "Seahawks score on all five first half possessions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  6. "Safety signs five-year extension". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  7. "Cowboys make splash in free agency". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  8. "Bledsoe, released by Cowboys, was due $1 mil bonus". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
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