Ryan Tannehill

BIOGRAPHY

Ryan Timothy Tannehill III was born on July 27th, 1988, in Lubbock, Texas. He currently plays quarterback in the NFL.

Prior to his college career, Tannehill attended Big Spring High School, where he played high school football. He played ten games as a defensive back in his sophomore season. As a junior, he passed for 2,510 yards and rushed for 922 at quarterback. He took his team to the playoffs as a senior, passing for 5,258 yards and rushing for another 617. He had to miss two games due to a separated shoulder in the second game of his senior year. He also posted three receptions for 62 yards and compiled a 39.2 punt average with a long of 84 yards as a senior. He received second-team District 4-4A honors for both his junior and senior seasons. Ryan Tannehill came out of high school a 3-star recruit according to Rivals.com

During his freshman season in 2008, Tannehill started the season battling for the starting quarterback spot, but the ultimate team player switched to the receiver after fall camp. He led the team and set Texas A&M freshman records in both receptions and receiving yards by hauling in 55 passes for 844 yards and five touchdowns. In 2009 during his sophomore season, Tannehill had an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection by the league's head coaches. He appeared in all 13 games at wide receiver and saw action in three (UAB, Oklahoma, Baylor) as a quarterback.

During his junior season in 2010, Tannehill attempted four passes during the season opener. He saw extensive action at quarterback during the Kansas game, splitting time with starter Jerrod Johnson. Tannehill finished with 12 completions on 16 attempts for 155 yards and three touchdowns. In his first career start at quarterback, Tannehill led the Aggies to a 45–27 victory over Texas Tech. He set a school record with his 449 passing yards. He also made a 33-yard pooch punt, his first career kick. He and his team defeated Texas to finish off the regular season. Tannehill was recognized with All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors.

In 2011, during his senior season, Tannehill started all 13 games (including the bowl game) at quarterback for the Aggies and served as team captain. He threw for 3,744 yards and 29 touchdowns, with 15 interceptions. He completed 61.6% of his passes and posted a quarterback rating of 133.2. He also ran for three touchdowns. Tannehill concluded his quarterback career at Texas A&M with a total of 5,450 passing yards, 42 touchdown passes, and 21 interceptions.

In the 2012 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected Tannehill with the 8th overall pick. On July 28, 2012, Tannehill signed his four-year rookie contract.

Overall, in the 2015 season, the Dolphins finished with a 6–10 record, and Tannehill finished with 4,208 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. In 2016, Tannehill played in 13 games. Tannehill finished the season with a career-high 67.1 completion percentage, 2,995 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.

Tannehill finished the 2018 season with 1,979 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. 

On March 15, 2019, the Dolphins traded Tannehill and a sixth-round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. Tannehill signed a one-year deal with the Titans. On March 17, 2020, Tannehill signed a four-year extension with the Titans worth $118 million, with $62 million guaranteed.

In the Titans' 21-20 Week 1 loss to the New York Giants, Tannehill played well, throwing for 266 yards and two touchdowns. However in the Titans' 7-41 loss to the Buffalo Bills the following week where Tannehill threw two interceptions, Tannehill was benched for rookie Malik Willis in the third quarter. He suffered an ankle injury in Week 7 and missed the next two games. He then aggravated the injury in Week 15, missed the following game, before being placed on injured reserve on December 29, 2022.