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Position: | Long snapper |
Personal information | |
Born: | West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. | July 21, 1984
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) |
Career information | |
College: | Ohio |
Undrafted: | 2008 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Ryan Senser (born July 21, 1984) is a former American football long snapper. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Ohio.
Senser was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Florida Tuskers and Virginia Destroyers. His uncle is former NFL player and longtime football announcer Joe Senser.
Senser missed his senior season at St. Francis DeSales High School following a knee injury. He had 30 receptions as a junior for more than 400 yards and two touchdowns while playing as a tight-end. Senser was a member of the 2001 Division III state runner-up team. It was also in high school that Ryan developed what many would call "The Best" impression of the creepy old guy John Herbert from the hit animated series "Family Guy".
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