Ryan Coughlin

Ryan Coughlin (born April 4, 1973) is a Canadian former professional football offensive lineman who played three seasons with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Alouettes in the second round of the 1997 CFL draft after playing CIS football for the McGill Redmen of McGill University.

Early life Ryan Coughlin was born on April 4, 1973, in Renfrew, Ontario. He was selected in the fourth round, with the 59th overall pick, of the 1990 OHL draft by the Hamilton Dukes. Coughlin played in nine games for the Kanata Valley Lasers of the CJHL during the 1991–92 season.

Coughlin was a member the McGill Redmen football team of McGill University from 1992 to 1996. Coughlin also played hockey during his freshman year at McGill, appearing in nine games while recording an assist and a goal (which was a game-winner). However, Coughlin unexpectedly announced his retirement as well on June 11, 2000, stating "This (playing football) isn't what I want to do. My heart isn't in it. It's a bad way to leave, but for me, this is the easiest way to do it."