Background
Ryan, Rex was born on December 13, 1962 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Buddy and Doris (Ward) Ryan.
Ryan, Rex was born on December 13, 1962 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Buddy and Doris (Ward) Ryan.
Attended, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford. Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond. Master of Science in Physical Education, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, 1988.
Defensive end coach Eastern Kentucky University Colonels, 1987—1988. Assistant head coach, defensive coordinator New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys, 1989. Defensive coordinator Morehead State University Eagles, 1990—1993.
Defensive line coach Arizona Cardinals, 1994, linebackers coach, 1995. Defensive coordinator University Cincinnati Bearcats, 1996—1997, University Oklahoma Sooners, 1998. Defensive assistant coach Baltimore Ravens, 1999—2004, defensive coordinator, 2005—2009, assistant head coach, 2008—2009.
Head football coach New York Jets, since 2009.
Honorary board member Maryland Special Olympics.
Married Michelle Ryan. Children: Payton, Seth.
