1. Ryan Broyles was born on April 9,1988 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
17 Facts About Ryan Broyles
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Ryan Broyles set the all-time NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision record for career receptions, and was twice recognized as a consensus All-American.
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Ryan Broyles joined the Dallas Renegades of the XFL in 2019, but retired before playing for the team.
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Ryan Broyles attended Norman High School, where he was a three-sport star in football, basketball and track.
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Ryan Broyles played as a wide receiver and defensive back for the Norman Tigers high school football team.
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Ryan Broyles finished his career with 79 receptions for 1,688 yards and 18 touchdowns on offense and 157 tackles and 20 interceptions on defense.
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Ryan Broyles attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for coach Bob Stoops's Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2008 to 2011.
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Ryan Broyles was redshirted in 2007 after being arrested for attempting to steal gasoline from a closed down gas station.
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Ryan Broyles finished the season tying a school freshman record with 46 receptions.
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Ryan Broyles had six receiving touchdowns and 30 punt returns for 238 yards and a touchdown.
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On October 15,2011, Ryan Broyles broke the all-time FBS career reception record with his 317th career catch versus Kansas.
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Ryan Broyles finished his career with 349 receptions for 4,586 yards and 45 touchdowns.
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Ryan Broyles was named the 2012 Detroit Lions Rookie of the Year by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association.
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On October 16,2019, Ryan Broyles was selected by the Dallas Renegades during the fifth round of open phase in the 2020 XFL Draft.
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Ryan Broyles is the son of Stephanie Moore and Anthony Broyles.
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Ryan Broyles graduated from Norman High School and the University of Oklahoma.
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Ryan Broyles proposed to his high school and Oklahoma college girlfriend Mary Beth Offenburger.