10 Facts About Ryan O'Callaghan

Ryan Thomas O'Callaghan was born on July 19,1983 and is an American former professional football offensive tackle.

Ryan O'Callaghan played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft.

Ryan O'Callaghan would go on to start six games in 2006, as well as a game in 2007, filling in for injured starter Nick Kaczur.

Ryan O'Callaghan missed the entire 2008 season after being placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury on August 28.

Ryan O'Callaghan was waived by the Patriots on September 5,2009, during final cuts.

Ryan O'Callaghan was picked up off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on September 6,2009, after being released by New England the previous day.

On December 20,2014, Ryan O'Callaghan was inducted into the Shasta County Sports Hall of Fame along with several other athletes from Shasta County, California, such as Max Burch, Sam Enochian, Jeff Foster, Ricky Ray, Megan Rapinoe, Eddie Wilson, and Mark Wilson.

Ryan O'Callaghan shared his struggle with self-acceptance and that he had convinced himself that no one would accept him as a gay man, reconciling that he would end his life when his football career had ended.

Ryan O'Callaghan now speaks openly about his struggles and coming out.

Ryan O'Callaghan started the Ryan O'Callaghan Foundation, which provides scholarships to LGBT youth.