Ryan McCollum

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Ryan McCollum
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McCollum with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025
No. 62  Pittsburgh Steelers
Position Center
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1998-03-04) March 4, 1998 (age 27)
Spring, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school Klein Oak (Spring)
College Texas A&M (2016–2020)
NFL draft 2021: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2024
Games played30
Games started3
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Ryan McCollum (born March 4, 1998) is an American professional football center for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.

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College career

In August 2015, McCollum verbally committed to play college football at Oklahoma State. [1] On December 2, 2015, he decommitted from Oklahoma State, and committed to Texas A&M on December 13, 2015. [2] [3] He played at Texas A&M from 2016 to 2020. [4]

In 2017, he appeared in 13 games, with seven starts. In 2018, he appeared in 12 games with seven starts. In 2019, he appeared in eight games, and was awarded the Offensive Unselfish Leadership Award at the annual team banquet. [5]

In 2020, he served as the offensive team captain in five games. He was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week for the week ending December 7, 2020. [6] On January 6, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NFL draft. [7] [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+14 in
(1.96 m)
307 lb
(139 kg)
33+58 in
(0.85 m)
10+14 in
(0.26 m)
5.30 s1.89 s3.03 s4.80 s7.71 s29.5 in
(0.75 m)
8 ft 2 in
(2.49 m)
20 reps
All values from Pro Day [9]

Houston Texans

On May 14, 2021, the Houston Texans signed McCollum as an undrafted college free agent. [5]

Detroit Lions

On October 6, 2021, the Detroit Lions signed McCollum off the Texans' practice squad. [10] On December 12, 2021, McCollum made his first career NFL start. [11]

On March 10, 2022, McCollum re-signed with the Lions. [12] On August 15, the Lions waived McCollum. [13]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 16, 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers claimed McCollum off waivers from Detroit. [14] He was waived on August 30 and signed to the practice squad the next day. [15] [16] McCollum was released by Pittsburgh on September 30, [17] and re–signed to the practice squad four days later. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. [18]

On August 29, 2023, McCollum was released by the Steelers. [19] He re-signed to the practice squad on September 13. [20] On January 17, 2024, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers. [21] On October 20, 2024, McCollum made his first start with the Steelers. [22] [23]

Personal life

On September 15, 2018, McCollum was arrested for reckless driving and evading a campus police officer; [24] on September 28, 2018, all charges were dropped. [25]

In July 2020, McCollum married his wife, Maddie Douglas, a former Texas A&M volleyball player. [26] Their daughter was born in June 2023. [27]

References

  1. Fredrickson, Kyle (August 2, 2015). "Oklahoma State football: Cowboys add verbal commitment from 2016 offensive tackle Ryan McCollum". The Oklahoman . Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  2. Powers, Greg (December 2, 2015). "Ryan McCollum Decommits from Oklahoma State". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  3. Taglienti, Michael (December 13, 2015). "Texas A&M Recruiting: Aggies add OL Commit Ryan McCollum". gigemgazette.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  4. "Ryan McCollum - Football". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com.
  5. 1 2 Sidhu, Deepi (June 28, 2021). "Meet OL Ryan McCollum". houstontexans.com. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  6. Tarpley, Jeff (December 7, 2020). "A&M's Ryan McCollum named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  7. Underwood, Hannah (January 6, 2021). "Texas A&M OL Ryan McCollum declares for 2021 NFL draft". The Dallas Morning News . Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  8. Stavenhagen, Casey (April 27, 2021). "Texas A&M center Ryan McCollum excited for 'next chapter'". The Battalion . Archived from the original on October 10, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  9. "2021 NFL Draft Scout Ryan McCollum College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  10. Birkett, Dave (October 6, 2021). "Detroit Lions sign 2; Pro Bowl C Frank Ragnow could miss multiple weeks". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  11. Reisman, Jeremy (December 13, 2021). "Snap count observations: Several Lions make first career start vs. Broncos". Pride Of Detroit.
  12. "Lions re-sign OLB Rashod Berry and C Ryan McCollum". detroitlions.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  13. Maakaron, John (August 15, 2022). "Detroit Lions Waive Nolan Givan, Ryan McCollum, Release Garrett Griffin". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  14. Varley, Teresa (August 16, 2022). "Steelers make roster moves on Tuesday". Steelers.com.
  15. Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make first round of roster moves". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  16. Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2022). "Steelers add eight to practice squad". Steelers.com.
  17. "NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/30/22". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  18. "Steelers sign 10 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. January 10, 2023. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  19. Varley, Teresa (August 29, 2023). "Steelers trade Green, reduce roster to 53". Steelers.com.
  20. "Roster moves continue for Steelers". Steelers.com. September 13, 2023.
  21. Varley, Teresa (January 17, 2024). "Steelers sign 17 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  22. "Making 1st start in 3 years doesn't faze 'very smart' Steelers center Ryan McCollum". October 18, 2024.
  23. "Mammoth task awaits center Ryan McCollum as he prepares for 2nd start with Steelers". October 22, 2024.
  24. Surette, Rusty (September 18, 2018). "Texas A&M football player arrested for reckless driving leaving ULM game". https://www.kbtx.com .{{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  25. Brown, Travis L. (September 28, 2018). "Charges dropped against Texas A&M offensive lineman Ryan McCollum". The Bryan-College Station Eagle . Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  26. @ryanmccollum_77; (July 26, 2021). "It blows my mind that it has already been 1 year since we said "I do"" via Instagram.
  27. @ryanmccollum_77; (June 12, 2023). "Welcome to the world baby girl" via Instagram.