Ryan McNeil

Ryan McNeil is a former defensive back star from the National Football League (NFL), reaching the Pro Bowl in 2001 with the San Diego Chargers. After graduating from the University of Miami in 1993 as an All-American and two-time National Champion, he was drafted by the Detroit Lions. He also played with the St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos.

After his NFL career, Ryan founded OT Enterprises, Inc. (OTEI), the spinoff of his previous venture PBFN-Professional Business & Financial Network an organization designed to provide professional athletes with the fundamental tools they need to succeed in business. He is also the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of OT Magazine, a print and online publication profiling the business and lifestyle of sports. Ryan’s strong business acumen allowed him the perspective to see beyond his professional football career. As a result of his contribution to the changing face of entrepreneurship and business in the sports industry, he has received several awards, including the Minorities in Business Magazine Sports Leadership Award for 2004 and a 2003 NV Award. Currently, Ryan is launching SportsID, Inc. as its Founder & CEO. SportsID is a data driven sports-technology company that focuses on providing modern mobile and web based products and services to the sports market through one digital platform.

Ryan joins FanWide an investor and an advisor. With his network spanning across professional football and athletes, Ryan will help FanWide develop its relationships with other athletes, teams, and sports technology companies.