Career
He was originally drafted 31st overall by the Alouettes in the 2010 Canadian Football League Draft. Ryan was obtained by the Tiger-Cats prior to the start of the 2015 Canadian Football League Draft, in exchange for their first (eighth overall, used to select Jacob Ruby, OL, Richmond) and third-round picks (24th overall, used to select James Bodanis, OL, Michigan State). Ryan played college football for the Guelph Gryphons.