Ryan Fowler - #51 - LB - Duke - Profile

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

◊ In 62 games, Fowler recorded 119 total tackles with two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

◊ 9/8/09, NYJ, Signed, FA

◊ 9/6/09, TEN, Released

◊ 3/20/07, TEN, Signed, Restricted FA

◊ 4/30/04, DAL, Signed, Undrafted FA

SEASON-BY-SEASON REVIEW

◊ 2008(TEN) In his second season with the Titans, saw action in all 16 games with four starts at middle linebacker and posted 27 tackles, including two tackles for loss...Saw significant action on special teams units and registered six tackles. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (1/10 vs. BAL)...Saw limited action in a reserve role at linebacker and posted a tackle for loss...Exploded through the line and stuffed Le'Ron McClain for a two-yard loss on a rush off left guard in the fourth quarter. (9/21 vs.HOU)...started at middle linebacker and collected six tackles in the Titans' 31-12 victory. (9/14 at CIN)...started at middle linebacker and recorded seven tackles, including two tackles for loss in the 24-7 road victory...Stonewalled Chris Perry for a three yard loss on a rush off right tackle in the second quarter...Tackled Perry for a one-yard loss on a rush in the second quarter.

◊ 2007 (TEN) Started the first 14 games of the season at middle linebacker before being placed on injured reserve on Dec. 18, 2007...Registered a career-high 73 tackles, three tackles for loss, two passes defensed and two special teams tackles. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/16 at KC)...Tallied three tackles before leaving the game in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. (11/11 vs. JAC)...Tied a career high with nine tackles, including two tackles for loss and a pass defensed. (9/9 at JAC)...Played in his first game in a Titans' uniform and collected three tackles.

◊ 2006 (DAL)Played in all 16 games and led Cowboys special teams unit with 24 tackles...In a reserve role on defense Fowler recorded three tackles with one tackle for a loss. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (10/1 at TEN)...Recorded two special teams tackles and recorded season-high two tackles at linebacker.

◊ 2005 (DAL) Played in 14 games with three starts at linebacker...Totaled a then career high 16 tackles, four tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery...Also ranked second on team with 12 tackles on special teams...Was inactive two games (at San Francisco 9/25 and at Oakland 10/2) with strained left calf muscle. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (1/1 vs. STL)...Started at middle linebacker and led team with career-high nine tackles and two tackles for a loss. (11/24 vs. DEN)...Recorded first NFL start at middle linebacker for an injured Scott Shanle and posted two tackles. Also added one tackle on special teams.

◊ 2004 (DAL) As a rookie played in two contests primarily on special teams and totaled two tackles. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/26 vs. WAS)...Saw his first NFL action on special teams.

BEFORE THE NFL

◊ A two-time team captain at Duke, Fowler became second player in school history to lead the team in tackles for three consecutive years...He finished his career second on Duke's career tackles for a loss list (47.5), third on the career tackles list (495) and sixth on career sacks list (12.5).

◊ He earned second-team All-ACC honors his senior year after registering 136 tackles and earned honorable mention All-ACC and Academic All-ACC honors his junior year after leading Duke with career-high 145 tackles.

◊ Three-year letterman at Seminole High School in Redington Shores, Fla., playing quarterback, running back and line-backer. As a senior, he captained a team that went 8-2 and made an appearance in the state playoffs.

OFF THE FIELD

◊ During the offseason, Fowler works on developing his company, Ryan Fowler and Associates, a capital placement venture dealing with investments ranging from real estate rehab projects to ownership of federal government leased buildings.

◊ Married to wife Stacy with daughters, Macy (3) and Ella (1).

◊ Attended the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program at Wharton School at Penn during 2006 off-season.

◊ In Dallas he participated in The Salvation Army Angel Tree program - donating Christmas gifts for underprivileged children in 2004 and 2005.

◊ List of favorites: (TV Show) "Family Guy"; ( Movie) "Coming To America"; (Sports Heroes) Joe Montana and Jerry Rice; (Restaurant/ Food) Pappas Brothers/Steak; ( Vacation Getaway) Maui; (Car) Dodge Charger SRT8; (Musician) John Legend and (Actor) Kevin Spacey..

◊ Born Ryan Omead Fowler on May 20, 1982 in Tampa, Fla.