Ryan Fitzpatrick

Ryan Fitzpatrick, a distinguished NFL athlete with a remarkable 17-season career, has transitioned to a role as a prominent television analyst for ‘Thursday Night Football’ on NFL on Prime Video. After earning collegiate recognition as the Ivy League Player of the Year and First-team All–Ivy League in 2004, Ryan Fitzpatrick was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft. During his collegiate career, he also set records as Harvard University’s first quarterback with over 1,000 rushing yards.

Fitzpatrick made an immediate impact in the NFL, leading a significant comeback in his debut game in November 2005, a performance that earned him NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. This marked the beginning of a remarkable 17-season NFL career characterized by exceptional adaptability and resilience, during which Fitzpatrick would go on to play for a league-record nine different teams as a starting quarterback. Throughout his extensive career, Fitzpatrick demonstrated a consistent ability to perform at a high level across various franchises. He holds NFL records for throwing a touchdown for eight different teams and rushing a touchdown for eight different teams.

After retiring from professional football in June 2022, Fitzpatrick swiftly transitioned into a prominent post-playing career as a television analyst. He joined Prime Video’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ broadcast team for the 2022 NFL season, leveraging his extensive on-field experience and charismatic personality to provide insightful commentary and analysis. In this current role, Fitzpatrick remains closely involved with the sport, offering unique perspectives derived from his veteran quarterback status, having navigated numerous team environments and excelled throughout his distinguished 17-year playing career.