When the Texans hired DeMeco Ryans as the sixth head coach in franchise history, they recruited him for his character and strong background in Houston as a hard-hitting, instinctive Pro Bowl linebacker as well as his handiwork as the architect and leader of the San Francisco 49ers’ top-ranked defense.

Hall of Fame finalist wide receiver Andre Johnson saw firsthand how DeMeco Ryans’ arrival in Houston galvanized the Texans’ defense with his infectious, high-energy personality and hard-hitting style