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Ruth Riley
Ruth Riley (Ruth Ellen Riley, Ruth Riley Hunter), born 1979 in Ransom, Kansas, is an American retired 6-5 center: 2001 NCAA champion and MOP at Notre Dame, 2003 WNBA Finals MVP with two Detroit Shock titles, 2004 Olympic gold medalist, later San Antonio Stars GM.
Ruthie Bolton Holifield
Ruthie Bolton Holifield, aka Mighty Ruthie, Alice Ruth Bolton, American basketball guard, two-time Olympic gold medalist (1996, 2000), Auburn star, and original Sacramento Monarchs player whose No. 6 jersey is the only one the franchise retired.
Ryan Anderson (basketball, born 1988)
Ryan Anderson (born 1988) is an American former NBA power forward, 6'9", drafted 21st overall by the Nets in 2008; played 12 seasons for the Nets, Magic, Pelicans, Rockets, Suns, and Heat, averaging 12.3 points.
Ryan Arcidiacono
Ryan Arcidiacono (born 1994) is an American basketball guard, Villanova's 2016 NCAA Most Outstanding Player who passed to Kris Jenkins for the title-winning shot, later a 7-year NBA guard now with the Frankfurt Skyliners.
Ryan Braun
Ryan Braun, "Hebrew Hammer," Brewers left fielder 2007-2020; 2007 NL Rookie of the Year, 2011 NL MVP, six-time All-Star, 352 career home runs; 2013 65-game Biogenesis PED suspension; retired 2021, Brewers Walk of Fame 2024.
Ryan Clark (American football)
Ryan Terry Clark (born 1979) is a former NFL free safety for the Giants, Redskins, and Steelers, Super Bowl XLIII champion, later an Emmy-winning ESPN analyst; sickle cell trait ended his 2007 season in Denver.
Ryan Coleman-Williams
Ryan Coleman-Williams (formerly Ryan Williams) is an Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver from Mobile, Alabama; a unanimous five-star recruit, 2024 freshman star (48 catches, 865 yards, 8 TDs), and EA Sports College Football 26 cover athlete.
Ryan Conwell
Ryan Conwell (born 2004) is an American NBA guard for the Miami Heat, drafted 37th overall in 2026 by Oklahoma City. A Louisville All-ACC guard who played four schools, he is a left-handed three-point shooter.
Ryan Day (American football)
Ryan Day (born 1979, Manchester, NH) is Ohio State's head football coach since 2019, 82-12 with the 2024 CFP national title, but 1-4 against Michigan.
Ryan Eckley
Ryan Eckley, Baltimore Ravens punter (No. 30), drafted Round 6, No. 211 overall in 2026 from Michigan State; walk-on who set the Big Ten career punting average record (47.6) and won 2025 Big Ten Punter of the Year.
Ryan Fitzgerald (American football)
Ryan Fitzgerald, Carolina Panthers kicker No. 10 from Florida State; 2025 rookie went 24-of-29 on field goals (long 57), 2026 perfect 9-of-9; AP third-team All-American and Lou Groza finalist in 2024.
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Fitzpatrick, "FitzMagic," Harvard quarterback drafted 250th overall in 2005; played 17 NFL seasons for nine teams, 34,990 passing yards, 223 TDs, never a playoff game; retired 2022, joined Prime Video.
Ryan Flournoy
Ryan Flournoy (fluh-NOY, born 1999) is a Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, 2024 sixth-round pick (216th) from Southeast Missouri State; waived in 2025, he returned to become Dallas's WR3 with 475 yards and 4 TDs that season.
Ryan Franklin
Ryan Ray Franklin (born 1973, Fort Smith, Arkansas), American pitcher; won baseball gold for USA at Sydney 2000 going 3-0, 0.00; MLB 1999-2011 with Mariners, Phillies, Reds, Cardinals; 62-76, 4.14 ERA, 84 saves; 2009 All-Star; later Cardinals front office.
Ryan Gerard
Ryan Gerard (born 1999, Raleigh, NC) is an American PGA Tour golfer; UNC Chapel Hill alumnus, 2024 Korn Ferry graduate, maiden 2025 Barracuda Championship win, 3rd at the 2026 TOUR Championship.
Ryan Getzlaf
Ryan Getzlaf (born 1985, Regina, Saskatchewan) is a retired Canadian NHL center who played all 17 seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, captained them 12 years, won the 2007 Stanley Cup and two Olympic golds, and totaled 1,019 points; his No. 15 will be retired.
Ryan Gusto
Ryan Cole Gusto (born 1999) is an MLB right-handed pitcher for the Miami Marlins, formerly the Houston Astros, who debuted March 31, 2025 and won the 2024 Pacific Coast League ERA title with Sugar Land.
Ryan Harnden
Ryan Harnden, Canadian curler (born 1986, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario), Olympic gold medalist as lead for Brad Jacobs at Sochi 2014; brother of E.J. Harnden; 2013 Brier champion, world silver medalist, later with Team Dunstone.
Ryan Howard
Ryan Howard (The Big Piece), born 1979, American MLB first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies 2004-2015; 2005 NL Rookie of the Year, 2006 NL MVP with 58 home runs, 2008 World Series champion, 382 career home runs.
Ryan Jeffers
Ryan Jeffers (born 1997, Raleigh, NC) is a Minnesota Twins catcher, 2018 second-round pick (59th overall) from UNC Wilmington; MLB debut 2020, 82 career home runs, .928 OPS in 2026, hamate injury.
Ryan Johnson (baseball)
Ryan Christopher Johnson (born 2002), Angels right-handed pitcher; drafted 74th overall in 2024 from Dallas Baptist, debuted Opening Day 2025 as the 24th player to skip the minors entirely.
Ryan Kalil
Ryan Kalil (born 1985) is a former NFL center from USC, drafted 59th overall by the Carolina Panthers in 2007; five Pro Bowls, two first-team All-Pro honors, final 2019 season with the New York Jets.
Ryan Kelly (American football)
Ryan Kelly, American football center from West Chester, Ohio; Alabama Rimington Trophy winner 2015; Colts first-round pick (18th, 2016); four-time Pro Bowler, 2020 second-team All-Pro; retired March 2026 after 10 NFL seasons including 2025 with the Vikings.
Ryan Kerrigan
Ryan Kerrigan (born 1988, Muncie, Indiana) is a former NFL linebacker-defensive end from Purdue, drafted 16th overall in 2011 by Washington; franchise-record 95.5 sacks, four Pro Bowls, later Commanders assistant coach.
Ryan Kesler
Ryan Kesler, born 1984 in Livonia, Michigan, is a retired American NHL center who played 15 seasons for the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks, won the 2011 Selke Trophy, and took 2010 Olympic silver.
Ryan Leaf
Ryan Leaf, former NFL quarterback, Washington State star and 1998 draft's No. 2 pick behind Peyton Manning; a famous draft bust with 14 TDs, 36 INTs, later prison, recovery advocacy, and broadcasting.
Ryan Lin
Ryan Lin, Canadian defenseman from Richmond, B.C., Vancouver Giants (WHL), 2026 NHL Draft first round, 21st overall, San Jose Sharks; 110 points in 114 WHL games, CHL All-Rookie Team, Denver commit.
Ryan Mallett
Ryan Mallett (1988–2023), American NFL quarterback from Batesville, Arkansas; Michigan and Arkansas star, 2011 third-round Patriots pick, backup to Tom Brady, later Texans and Ravens starter, high school coach.
Ryan Mathews (American football)
Ryan Mathews, former NFL running back from Fresno State, drafted 12th overall by the Chargers in 2010; 5,261 career rushing yards, 2011 Pro Bowl, 2013 1,255-yard season, later Philadelphia Eagles until a 2016 neck injury.
Ryan McDonagh
Ryan McDonagh (born 1989, St. Paul, Minnesota) is an American NHL defenseman, drafted 12th overall in 2007 by Montreal, Rangers captain 2014-18, two-time Stanley Cup winner with Tampa Bay (2020, 2021), 1,000-game and 200-playoff-game veteran.