5 Things to Know About 49ers New Defensive Coordinator DeMeco Ryans - 49ers.com

It didn't take long for the San Francisco 49ers to find the heir to former coveted defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.

Four days later, San Francisco announced the promotion of former linebackers coach DeMeco Ryans to fill the 49ers vacancy.

Here are five things to know about the 49ers new defensive coordinator:.

Ryans earned AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2006 and received First-Team All-Pro honors the ensuing season.

As a senior, he was a unanimous All-American selection, SEC Defensive Player of the Year and earned First-Team All-SEC honors in 2005.

Ryans also earned defensive MVP honors in the 2006 Cotton Bowl and was selected as the 2005 Lott Trophy recipient for his combination of athletic excellence and off-the-field achievements.

Other collegiate achievements include, 2005 Consensus First-Team All-American, 2005 SEC Defensive Player of the Year, 2005 Bednarik Trophy Semifinalist, 2005 Butkus Award Finalist, 2005 Draddy Award Finalist, 2005 Nagurski Award Finalist, 2005 Lombardi Award Semifinalist and 2004 Second-Team All-SEC.

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The San Francisco 49ers announced that the team has promoted Mike McDaniel to offensive coordinator and DeMeco Ryans to defensive coordinator