Ryan Connelly, LB, Wisconsin. Ranked #263 overall on the 2019 consensus board (Round 7 projection); NY Giants drafted him in Round 5, pick 143.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
29ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | NYG | 4-12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 71% | 71 |
| '20 | MIN | 7-9 | — | — | — | 1% | 0 |
| '21 | MIN | 8-9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| '22 | MIN | 13-4 | 1 | — | — | 31% | 41 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | 68% | 37 | |
| '23 | NO | 9-8 | — | — | — | 2% | 2 |
| Career | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | 68% | 29 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | NYG | 28% | 30 |
| '20 | MIN | 50% | 198 |
| '21 | MIN | 61% | 216 |
| '22 | MIN | 57% | 13 |
| '23 | NO | 75% | 21 |
| Career | 54% | 478 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2019 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'2 ⅛"
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Frame profile.
Weight
242 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
30.875"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.375"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2019 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.66 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
34.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
118"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.09 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.31 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Ryan Connelly leads all LBs from the 2019 draft class in career solo tackles.