Ryan Quinlan Claridge was born on April 12,1981 and is a former American football linebacker.
11 Facts About Ryan Claridge
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Ryan Claridge played in the National Football League for the New England Patriots in the 2005 season, but was released early during 2006 training camp.
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Ryan Claridge played college football at UNLV and is currently the owner of Big Apple Bagels in Traverse City, Michigan, which he purchased in May 2022.
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Ryan Claridge is the school record holder in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, having played three years on the varsity team.
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In basketball, Ryan Claridge was the team's leading scorer and rebounder during his sophomore and senior seasons.
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Ryan Claridge was recruited by College Football Hall of Famer John Robinson to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a linebacker for the Rebels football team.
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Ryan Claridge was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round in the 2005 NFL Draft.
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Ryan Claridge would spend the entire 2005 season on the team's practice squad before being cut during training camp in 2006.
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Ryan Claridge's brother, the late Travis Ryan Claridge out of USC was a second round pick offensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons in 2000.
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Ryan Claridge owned and operated multiple Firehouse Subs before selling them after he moved back to Michigan.
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Ryan Claridge was an investor in Philippi Sports Institute in Las Vegas, the institute is owned and operated by former World's Strongest Man finalist Mark Philippi.