Ryan Kees
Ryan Ed Kees (born April 2, 1986) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2009, later played for the California Redwoods, and was briefly with the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at St. Cloud State. Early years Ryan learned of his talents as a football player while playing in E.A.A. (Eagan Athletic Association) and his skills excelled while playing defensive end for Eagan High School in Eagan, Minnesota under esteemed head coach Dave Fritze. As a high school student Ryan donated his time to E.A.A. football by refereeing games for 3rd to 6th graders. Kees played college football at the St. Cloud University. Several accolades Kees received were DII First-team All American (2008), two time NCC All-Conference, one time NSIC All-Conference, and St. Cloud State Male athlete of the year ('09). Professional football Detroit Lions After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Kees signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent. He was waived, but not before recording an important tackle in preseason. Ryan tackled a scrambling John Parker Wilson for the Atlanta Falcons to force a punt that was the start of