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Ryan Kerrigan | Linebacker

Team: Washington Redskins
Age / DOB:  (24) / 8/16/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 263
College: Purdue
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Redskins OLB Ryan Kerrigan recorded two sacks, two forced fumbles and five tackles in last Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.
The Redskins are a mess on offense, but they have two major defensive building blocks in Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo. Kerrigan, the No. 16 overall pick, played all 67 snaps Sunday and was in the backfield all day. He's up to five sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception on the season. Tue, Nov 15, 2011 09:51:00 AM

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Redskins rookie OLB Ryan Kerrigan registered a sack, a tackle for a loss, a quarterback hurry and two passes defensed against the Cardinals in Week 2.

This is on top of one pass defensed and a pick-six against the Giants in Week 1. Kerrigan is still making a few rookie mistakes, but he's more than compensated with his playmaking ability. The early results are highly promising on the switch from college defensive end to NFL outside linebacker.
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 06:30:00 PM

First-round OLB Ryan Kerrigan has nailed down the starting job opposite Brian Orakpo.

Redskins DC Jim Haslett said last month that Kerrigan would be eased in with the second team, but the No. 16 overall pick is playing faster now that he's comfortable with the scheme. Kerrigan tied for the team lead with two sacks in preseason action.
Fri, Sep 9, 2011 01:30:00 PM

First-round pick OLB Ryan Kerrigan (knee) is nearing a return to Redskins practice.

Kerrigan hyperextended his knee and suffered a bone bruise last Friday, and hasn't gone "full speed" since. He has been participating in walkthroughs and positional drills, but missing a week of normal practice is an eternity for rookies this year. Kerrigan was already facing a tough transition to OLB as it is, and it wouldn't be surprising if he started the season slow as a pass rusher.
Sun, Aug 7, 2011 08:22:00 AM

Redskins agreed to terms with No. 16 overall pick OLB Ryan Kerrigan on a four-year, $8.72 million contract.

While there are question about Kerrigan's fluidity in space as an outside linebacker, there's no about his ability as a disruptive pass rusher. The 2010 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year is already penciled as the starter opposite bookend edge rusher Brian Orakpo.
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 10:19:00 PM

Ryan Kerrigan is expected to step into the starting lineup at outside linebacker opposite Brian Orakpo.

"We needed somebody opposite Rak on the other side, to [bring] some pressure," coach Mike Shanahan said. "We think Ryan gives us that ability to beat tight ends, beat backs, and obviously beat tackles ... We think he can make the conversion fairly quickly." The Redskins may have their bookend pass-rushers modeled after James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley, but they're still missing a handful of key pieces on defense.
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 04:45:00 PM

Redskins selected Purdue DE/OLB Ryan Kerrigan with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

The Skins traded back, picked up an extra second-round pick (No. 49), and got a likely instant impact pass rusher to book end Brian Orakpo. Though some have questioned Kerrigan's "fluidity," many observers compare him to Mike Vrabel in terms of versatility and motor. In fact, his career stats (sacks, tackles for loss, forced fumbles) all trump Von Miller's, and Kerrigan arguably faced better offensive lines in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Ohio State, etc. The 2010 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year won't struggle to beat out Lorenzo Alexander to be a rookie starter.
Thu, Apr 28, 2011 09:43:00 PM

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Chargers staff fully expects the team to use its first-round pick on a front-seven defender.

Columnist Nick Canepa expects defensive end, while beat reporter Kevin Acee is looking for an outside linebacker at No. 18. Acee knows the Chargers have interest in Ryan Kerrigan, but isn't convinced he'll last to 18. Acee mentions Akeem Ayers as someone "the Chargers really like," and his versatility would fit well across from Shaun Phillips. Canepa and Acee are also confident that GM A.J. Smith will execute a trade up at some point.
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 04:03:00 PM

The Jets are one of the many NFL teams that believe Purdue DE Ryan Kerrigan can transition to outside linebacker in their 3-4.

The Jets host Kerrigan on Wednesday. New York missed on a "conversion end" in 2009, picking Vernon Gholston sixth overall. They've avoided that position since. Rex Ryan's pass rush lagged noticeably last year, however, and the team is now likely to use at least one top three-round pick on an outside 'backer.
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 10:53:00 AM

NFL Network's Mike Mayock indicated on Path to the Draft Monday night that plenty of teams believe Purdue DE Ryan Kerrigan can play outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense.

One 3-4 team we know for sure likes Kerrigan is San Diego. "I've heard Ray Edwards comparisons," said Mayock. "I've heard Mike Vrabel comparisons. That's good news for Ryan Kerrigan." It's good news because Kerrigan is "scheme versatile," and will appeal to every team in the draft. We can imagine him going as high as No. 11 to Houston, but not falling by New England at 17.
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 08:45:00 PM

The San Diego Union-Tribune believes there are "signs pointing to" the Chargers drafting Purdue DE/OLB Ryan Kerrigan at No. 18 overall.

GM A.J. Smith doesn't attend many Pro Days, but Purdue's was one of three he was on hand for this year. Chargers coaches have also had high praise for Kerrigan's playmaking ability, and the team needs another pass rusher. In Greg Manusky's 3-4 scheme, Kerrigan would play outside linebacker in a rotation with Shaun Phillips and Larry English.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 09:56:00 PM

Sources tell SI.com's Tony Pauline that Purdue DE Ryan Kerrigan's draft stock is on the rise to the point where he could be a top-15 pick.

Teams drafting in the 11-15 range that might seriously consider Kerrigan include the Texans (No. 11), Vikings (12), and Rams (14). He's been heavily linked to the Jaguars. Opinions among draftniks on Kerrigan seem scattered, but his college production was arguably the finest of any pass rusher available for April's draft. We certainly don't think he'll get out of the top 20.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 12:31:00 AM

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee thinks there's a good chance the Chargers take Purdue DE Ryan Kerrigan with the No. 18 pick in next month's draft.

If he does end up in San Diego, Kerrigan would have to shift to outside linebacker to fit into the Chargers' 3-4 defensive scheme. He played in a 4-3 during his time at Purdue. If the Bolts don't take Kerrigan, they are still likely to draft a defensive lineman or pass rusher.
Sat, Mar 19, 2011 03:00:00 PM

Purdue DE Ryan Kerrigan weighed in at 274 pounds at the Boilermakers' Pro Day late last week.

He's put on nearly 20 pounds since the Senior Bowl. While Kerrigan has set up visits and workouts with many 3-4 clubs (e.g. Buffalo, Baltimore), it's hard to imagine him seriously playing outside linebacker at over 270. We'd expect Kerrigan to land on his feet as a 4-3 end, just as he played in college.
Source: NFL.com
Tue, Mar 15, 2011 05:23:00 PM

DE Ryan Kerrigan participated only in positional drills at Purdue's Pro Day on Friday, standing on his Combine measurables.

After running a 4.67 40 and 1.65 10-yard split at the Combine, in addition to doing 31 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press, Kerrigan was wise to stand on his numbers. Considered by most to be a sure first-round pick, Kerrigan may be shifted to outside linebacker in the NFL.
Sat, Mar 12, 2011 05:28:00 PM

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