Ryan Bee

Ryan Bee
No. 92
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1995-11-12) November 12, 1995
Ashland, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High schoolHillsdale (Jeromesville, Ohio)
CollegeMarshall (2014–2018)
NFL draft2019: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • 2× Second-team All-CUSA (2017–2018)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ryan Bee (born November 12, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Marshall Thundering Herd. He was also a member of the Arizona Cardinals.

Early life

Bee played high school football at Hillsdale High School in Jeromesville, Ohio.[1] He recorded 66 tackles, 11 sacks, and three forced fumbles his junior year in 2012, earning third-team All-Ohio Divisions V-VI honors. He totaled 88 tackles and 15 sacks while also catching 20 passes for 250 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior in 2013, garnering Associated Press first-team All-Ohio Division VI recognition. Bee was a captain in both football in basketball.[2]

College career

Bee played college football for the Marshall Thundering Herd from 2015 to 2018.[3][4] He was redshirted in 2014 and was a member of the scout team.[2]

He played in 12 games, starting eight, in 2015, accumulating 59 tackles, four sacks, three fumble recoveries, two pass breakups, and one blocked kick, earning Conference USA All-Freshman honors.[2] Bee appeared in 11 games, starting 10, during the 2016 season, recording 54 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and two pass breakups.[2] He started all 13 games for the Thundering Herd in 2017, totaling 51 tackles, 5.5 sacks, one pass breakup, and one blocked kick, garnering second-team All-Conference USA accolades.[2] His sack total also led the team that year.[2] Bee recorded 36 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2018, earning second-team All-Conference USA honors for the second consecutive season.[5][6]

Professional career

Washington Redskins

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Bee signed with the Washington Redskins on April 30, 2019.[7][8] He was waived on August 31 and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 22.[8] Bee made his NFL debut on November 24 against the Detroit Lions, playing three snaps on defense and one snap on special teams while recording one assisted tackle.[9] He was waived on November 26 and re-signed to the practice squad on November 28. He signed a futures contract with the Redskins on December 30, 2019.[8]

Bee was placed on injured reserve on September 5, 2020. He was waived from injured reserve on September 16, 2020.[8]

Arizona Cardinals

Bee was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on April 15, 2021.[10][8] He was waived on July 27, 2021.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Traylor, Grant (December 9, 2018). "Marshall football: Gasparilla Bowl a family reunion for Ryan Bee". wvgazettemail.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Ryan Bee". herdzone.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  3. ↑ Traylor, Grant (May 4, 2019). "Marshall football: Herd's Bee excited to suit up for Redskins". wvgazettemail.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ Traylor, Grant (September 19, 2017). "Ryan Bee swarming for Herd defense". herald-dispatch.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ "FB: 2018 All-Conference Teams". conferenceusa.com. December 4, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Ryan Bee". footballdb.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  7. ↑ Kosileski, William (April 29, 2019). "Ryan Bee 'excited' after signing with Redskins as undrafted free agent". times-gazette.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Ryan Bee". footballdb.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Ryan Bee Career Game Log". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Hillsdale High graduate Ryan Bee signs with NFL's Arizona Cardinals". times-gazette.com. April 16, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2024.