Education
Saint Cloud State University.
Saint Cloud State University.
He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Saint Cloud State. Kees also played for the California Redwoods and Arizona Cardinals.
Ryan learned of his talents as a football player while playing in East.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 East.A.A. football by refereeing games for 3rd-6th graders. Kees played college football at the Saint Cloud University.
Several accolades Kees has received are DII First Team All American (2008), 2 Time National Cadet Corps All-Conference, 1 Time NSIC All-Conference, and Saint Cloud State Male athlete of the year ("09)
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 a game winning drive for the Detroit Lions.
Kees was re-signed by the Lions on May 15, 2009, but waived on August 31, 2009. California Redwoods
Kees was signed by the California Redwoods of the United Football League September 28, 2009, but was released on October 13. Arizona Cardinals
Kees was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals on January 4, 2010.
He was re-signed to a future contract on January 18, 2010, but released on July 15, 2010.
