Ryan Tannehill

American football quarterback

Ryan Tannehill - American football quarterback
Born

July 27th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football quarterback, played in the National Football League (NFL) primarily with the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans. Tannehill was selected as the eighth overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Dolphins. He established franchise records for the Dolphins, including the highest passer rating in team history. After joining the Titans in 2019, he led the team to the AFC Championship game during the 2019 season. Tannehill's performance earned him recognition for his leadership and passing efficiency throughout his career.

Selected eighth overall in the 2012 NFL Draft

Established Miami Dolphins franchise records

Led Tennessee Titans to the AFC Championship game in 2019

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