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Ryan Donahue

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Position: P
Jersey #: 6
Date of Birth: March 17, 1988
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 190 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2011 by
First Team: DET (2011)
Last Team: DET (2011)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Ryan Donahue - Career Overview

Date of Birth: March 17, 1988
Position: Punter

Professional Career

  • Team: Detroit Lions
  • Years Active: 2011

Career Highlights

  • Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Detroit Lions in 2011.
  • Played in 3 regular-season games for the Lions.
  • Recorded a total of 12 punts during his brief time with the team.
  • Average punt distance was approximately 42.3 yards.

Background

  • Donahue played college football at the University of Iowa, where he showcased his punting skills and gained recognition.
  • Despite a short NFL career, his performance in college led to opportunities at the professional level.

Legacy

  • While he may not be as well-known as some of his peers, Ryan Donahue's journey reflects the challenges faced by many undrafted players striving to make an impact in the NFL.

Ryan Donahue's time in the NFL was brief, but he remains a part of the Detroit Lions' history as a punter during the 2011 season.

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