Player Dossier

2007-2010

Stanford

Ryan Whalen

WR • 6'2" • Alamo, CA, USA

Vertical playmakerExplosive finisher

Ryan Whalen reads as a vertical playmaker based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

Usage / Role

21%

Rotational offensive role

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Impact Production

48

Developing production for a receiver

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Reliability

70

Reliable weekly contributor

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Star Power

44

Limited ceiling signals so far

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Career Arc

Value trend by season

Best season by Season Value: 2009 Postseason · Stanford

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Snapshot

Career Teams
1
Unique Seasons
4
Program Path
Stanford
Peak Game
Peak game by takeover score: UCLA

Player Story

Ryan Whalen built his college career from 2007 through 2010 as a wide receiver from Alamo, CA wearing No. 8, spending time with Stanford. The clearest part of Ryan Whalen's career was his receiving role: 140 catches,...

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NFL Draft

Draft Year
2011
Selection
Round 6 · Pick 2
Overall
No. 167
NFL Team
Cincinnati Bengals

Ryan Whalen, WR. Best season Best season by Season Value: 2009 Postseason · Stanford. Ryan Whalen reads as a vertical playmaker based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

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Latest team and position
Stanford · WR
Career Receiving Yards
1,884
Tracked sample
4 unique seasons · 6 entries · 36 games
Best season
2009 Postseason · Stanford
Top game
UCLA
NFL Draft
2011 · Round 6 · Pick 2 · Cincinnati Bengals
Latest roster
No. 8 · Class 2010
2010 Receiving yards rank
439 receiving yards · WR 210th (top 26%) · Pac-10 19th (top 14%) · National 231st (top 14%)

Ryan Whalen played WR for Stanford. Across 4 tracked seasons, Ryan Whalen recorded 1,884 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. His top tracked season came in 2009 with Stanford.

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