Paul Ryczek

Paul Andrew Ryczek (born June 25, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers. Ryczek's brother, Dan, also played at the University of Virginia and in the NFL.

After his NFL career, Ryczek founded a construction company called Metaschematics. Ryczek is son of Stanley J. Ryczek (1921–1986) and Helen Gorman Ryczek (1928–2004). He and his wife, Carol, have three children: Zachary, Matthew and Elizabeth, who are all graduates of the University of Georgia.