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Green Bay Packers: Jake Ryan Has the Pedigree to Be an Outstanding Linebacker

When it comes to having a great background in football, look no further than rookie Jake Ryan of the Green Bay Packers.

The Packers selected Ryan in the fourth round (No. 129 overall) of the 2015 NFL draft last Saturday to add his talent to the inside linebacker position.

Ryan played his college ball at Michigan, where the football program has a storied past, stretching all the way back to 1879.

The Wolverines have won more games (915) than any team in Football Bowl Subdivision history and have the second-best winning percentage (.