Ryan John Malleck (born July 22, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, Malleck grew up on the Jersey Shore in Point Pleasant as a fan of the New York Giants.Leonard, Pat. "New Jersey’s Ryan Malleck catching on with Giants at tight end", New York Daily News, July 31, 2016. Accessed January 29, 2018. "Two of the most impressive catches of Giants mini-camp in June required a double-take to identify jersey No. 88 as tight end Ryan Malleck, a rookie free-agent signing out of Virginia Tech, and a local kid born in Teaneck, who grew up down the shore in Point Pleasant rooting for the Giants and Eli Manning." He played football at Point Pleasant Borough High School.Kratch, James. "N.J.'s Ryan Malleck 'earning some respect' for Giants", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, August 17, 2016. Accessed January 29, 2018. "The undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech and Point Pleasant Boro High has seen an uptick in his workload the past two practices, lining up at fullback in the Giants' jumbo package with Will Johnson and Nikita Whitlock sidelined."
Professional career New York Giants Malleck signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016. He was waived/injured by the Giants on August 30, and placed on injured reserve. Malleck was released with an injury settlement on September 3.
Pittsburgh Steelers On February 22, 2017, Malleck signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was waived by the Steelers on May 16.
Baltimore Ravens On June 6, 2017, Malleck signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He was waived on September 2, and was re-signed to the Ravens' practice squad the next day. Malleck was released on September 12, but was re-signed on September 27. Malleck was released again on October 10.
Houston Texans On November 29, 2017, Malleck was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 23.
On April 30, 2018, Malleck was waived by the Texans.
Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint) On June 5, 2018, Malleck signed with the Steelers on a one-year contract. He was waived/injured on August 2, and was placed on injured reserve. Malleck was released by Pittsburgh on November 20.
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Virginia Tech Hokies bio