11 Facts About Ryan Pontbriand

Ryan David Pontbriand was born on October 1,1979 and is an American former professional football player who was a long snapper and center in the National Football League.

Ryan Pontbriand played college football for the Rice Owls and was selected in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns.

Ryan Pontbriand has the distinction of being the highest-drafted pure long snapper in the history of the NFL draft.

Ryan Pontbriand was a first-team all-district selection as a senior after receiving an honorable mention as a junior.

Ryan Pontbriand was named his team's offensive lineman of the year during his senior year and was his team's co-captain.

Ryan Pontbriand graduated high school and attended Rice University, redshirting his first year of eligibility in 1998.

Ryan Pontbriand is one of only thirteen long snappers drafted since 1982.

Ryan Pontbriand missed only five games with the Browns, which occurred during the 2005 season due to a back injury.

Ryan Pontbriand was named to the Pro Bowl as the "need" player in 2007,2008.

Ryan Pontbriand signed with the San Francisco 49ers on February 21,2012.

Ryan Pontbriand was brought in to provide competition to Brian Jennings at the position.