Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans initially made his name in the NFL as a standout linebacker.
Ryans was drafted 33rd overall in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Texans franchise he’s now at the helm of. He racked up 971 tackles, 13.5 sacks, and 10 fumble recoveries during a 10-year playing career split between the Texans and the Philadelphia Eagles. He also won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2006 and earned Pro Bowl honors in two other seasons.
Oftentimes, the Mike linebacker, which Ryans played, is referred to as a defensive coach on the field. It’s fitting, then, that Ryans quickly rose through the coaching ranks, eventually becoming the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. That led to his head coaching role with the Texans in 2023.
While his football career is impressive, his personal life — especially his relationship with his wife, Jamila Ryans — is something less known. How do they survive the rigors of NFL pressure?
Who Is DeMeco Ryans’ Wife, Jamila?
Jamila Ryans was born on March 31, 1980. A registered nurse, she is involved in managing the DeMeco Ryans Foundation, an organization focused on philanthropy. Jamila has two brothers, Jonathan and Jason, and prefers to maintain a relatively private life. She attended the University of Alabama, where she met DeMeco, sparking a relationship that led to marriage.
The Ryans have grown into a family of five in that time. DeMeco and Jamila have two sons, MJ and Micah, and one daughter, Xia. It seems safe to surmise that the whole family cheers for daddy on Sundays (and Mondays and Thursdays and occasional Fridays and Saturdays too!).
Jamila Ryans, DeMeco’s wife, on what she’d like to share with #Texans fans: “I would just like to say you got a real one. He’s going to work so hard for you guys. He loves you guys. His heart never left Houston. I just think you guys will be super, super proud of him too.” pic.twitter.com/lWEE5Y3QeV
— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) February 3, 2023
Her devotion to and support for DeMeco is evident in the above clip of an interview, which was conducted shortly after Ryans signed on to be Houston’s head coach.
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Jamila is doubtlessly aware of her husband’s loyalty to H-Town and the Texans. After all, they started dating back when Ryans was dragging down ball carriers for the team. The couple was officially wed in June 2013, having celebrated 11+ years of marriage.