McBean graduated from Trinity High School (Euless, Texas) in 2003. There he earned first-team All-District honors after his senior season, Ryan was named the District Defensive Most Valuable Player, and received first-team All-District, The First Team Of the Decade, and All-Area honors from the Dallas Morning News.
McBean was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round (132nd overall) in the 2007 NFL draft.[1] He made one appearance in his rookie season, and was cut from the team prior to the 2008 season.[2]
Denver Broncos
McBean was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos on September 1, 2008.[3] He became a starter at the defensive end position for the 2009-2010 season under coach Josh McDaniels.
In March 2012, he was suspended for six games after failing a drug test.[4]
