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
Atlanta Falcons
Title	President of football
Personal information
Born	May 17, 1985; Exton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
Position	Quarterback (No. 2)
High school	Penn Charter (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College	Boston College (2003–2007)
NFL draft	2008: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Career history
Playing
	Atlanta Falcons (2008–2021); Indianapolis Colts (2022);
Operations
	Atlanta Falcons (2026–present); President of football;
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); 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 professional football executive and former player who is the president of football for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played as a quarterback for 15 seasons, primarily with the Falcons. Nicknamed "Matty Ice", he ranks among the league's all-time top 10 in pass attempts, pass completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. Ryan played college football for the Boston College Eagles, winning the Manning and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Awards in 2007. He was selected third overall by the Falcons in the 2008 NFL draft.

Ryan made an impact in his first season by taking the Falcons to the playoffs, earning him Offensive Rookie of the Year. During his Atlanta tenure, Ryan led the team to six playoff appearances and three division titles, while receiving four Pro Bowl selections and one first-team All-Pro selection. 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. After retiring, he served as an analyst for CBS Sports. In January 2026, Ryan would leave his job as an analyst to become the president of football for the Falcons.