COWETA, Okla. -- Former University of Oklahoma All-American defensive end Rick Bryan has died at age 47, Saturday, July 25, 2009.

Bryan died Saturday night at his home in Coweta. Former OU coach Barry Switzer said Bryan suffered heart failure.

Bryan was a three-time All-Big 8 selection and a two-time All-American. He holds the OU record for tackles by a lineman with 365. Bryan's brothers, Mitch and Steve, also played at OU.

He was drafted 9th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL draft and spent nine seasons with Atlanta.

Among his survivors are his wife, Shelby; son Mike, who is an All-Conference USA linebacker at the University of Tulsa; and two daughters, Jenni and Kristin.

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Coweta High School gym.

Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham. Jul 2009. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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