Ryan Matthew Lilja (born October 15, 1981) is a former American football center and guard.

Lilja also played with the Indianapolis Colts from 2004 to 2009, with whom he won Super Bowl XLI over the Chicago Bears.

[1] Lilja attended Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and was a student and a letterman in football and golf.

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Lilja as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2004 season.

[4] After announcing his retirement on December 31, 2012, Lilja agreed to terms to join the Denver Broncos on July 31, 2013.