Ryan Kees

Ryan Ed Kees (born April 2, 1986) is a former American football defensive end.

He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2009, later played for the California Redwoods, and was briefly with the Arizona Cardinals.

Ryan tackled a scrambling John Parker Wilson for the Atlanta Falcons to force a punt that was the start of a game-winning drive for the Detroit Lions.

Kees was signed by the California Redwoods of the United Football League September 28, 2009, but was released on October 13.

Ryan and his wife were featured on a 2016 episode of House Hunters, titled "Moving Up in Minneapolis".