Clifton Ryan was drafted No. 154 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 17 · #154 overall
Clifton Ryan Michigan State Draft
Clifton Ryan was drafted No. 154 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #154
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1347th at Michigan State
The pick
How Clifton Ryan came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 310 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 298 prospect31.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1347th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 20103 years after the draft
Around pick 154
Who came off the board on either side of Clifton Ryan.
Mississippi State
Western Oregon
Oregon
Rutgers
Michigan State in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Clifton Ryan in the 2007 NFL Draft
Clifton Ryan is a Defensive tackle out of Michigan State selected No. 154 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2007 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Clifton Ryan drafted?
Clifton Ryan was selected No. 154 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/clifton-ryan.
What college did Clifton Ryan play for?
Clifton Ryan played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Clifton Ryan's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/clifton-ryan.