Oklahoma State’s Ryan McBean is originally from Jamaica. Ryan attended Trinity High School in Euless, Texas where he was a defensive lineman on the football team. He was named first team all-district and district defensive MVP following his senior season at Trinity. He was recruited by Arkansas, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, and Texas A&M; however, he opted to sign with Oklahoma State instead. Ryan spent two seasons at Hinds Community College in Mississippi where he totaled 58 tackles and 7 sacks as a sophomore. He was named first team all-conference following his sophomore season. Ryan transferred to Oklahoma State where he started all 11 games as a junior. He finished the season with 37 tackles and 3 sacks. He also blocked a kick. Ryan started all 13 games as a senior, totaling 25 tackles on the year. He set career highs in sacks (4 ˝) and forced fumbles (3).

Ryan McBean has been starting at defensive tackle for Oklahoma State since transferring from Hinds Community College two years ago. During that time he has proven to be a durable player who has started all 24 games at Oklahoma State. He has a good combination of strength and athleticism for a defensive lineman. He is a hard worker with a non-stop motor. He has a quick first step, allowing him to beat most offensive linemen off the snap. He is strong at the point of attack and he does a good job of getting leverage on his opponents. He is able to penetrate the line of scrimmage and get to the quarterback or chase a running back down from behind. Ryan McBean lacks ideal size for a defensive tackle. He may need to bulk up if he is going to continue to play inside at the next level. He only has two years of division I experience under his belt so he is still a bit raw. He could play defensive tackle in a 4-3 or defensive end in a 3-4 defensive scheme. McBean has a good deal of upside and should be a second day pick in the 2007 NFL draft.