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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