Source: DeMeco Ryans is Top Candidate for Denver Broncos Head Coaching Position

DeMeco Ryans, a former Alabama linebacker and the present defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers, is the “prime candidate” for the Denver Broncos head teaching place, in keeping with a supply.

Ryans interviewed for the job on Jan. 19, previous to San Francisco’s divisional spherical sport with the Dallas Cowboys. Ryans additionally interviewed with the Houston Texans for a similar place — a franchise during which he performed for from 2006-2011.

Ryans additionally scheduled to satisfy with the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals however has since canceled to deal with the 49ers playoff run.

Professional Soccer Speak reported that Denver may rent its subsequent head coach within the subsequent week or so. But when it needs Ryans, it must wait till the conclusions of San Francisco’s season to make it official.

This information squashes any hope Crimson Tide followers had about bringing him house as the varsity’s defensive coordinator in 2023-24.

In his closing yr with Alabama in 2005, Ryans recorded 76 whole tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and an interception. That season, he was named SEC Defensive Participant of the 12 months whereas additionally being named first group All-SEC and was a unanimous All-American. He was drafted by Houston within the second spherical of the 2006 NFL Draft.

On Thursday, Ryans was named the 2022 NFL Assistant Coach of the 12 months by the PFWA.

Ryans is at the moment answerable for the highest protection within the NFL — and has a monstrous sport developing this weekend. His 49ers are enjoying within the NFC championship sport in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. CT on FOX.