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Ryan Clint Nece (born February 24, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. Nece is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ronnie Lott.

Key Information

Nece is a community activist involved in many charities throughout the Tampa Bay area. He is on the board of the Tampa Bay Sports Authority and Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. In 2006, he created his own foundation "The Ryan Nece Foundation", funding programs for youth and families.

Nece is also the co-founder and managing partner at Next Legacy Partners, a Fund of funds in Palo Alto, California.[1]

Early life

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Ryan Clint Nece was born on February 24, 1979, in San Bernardino, California. Nece attended Pacific High School (San Bernardino, California),[2][3] where he claimed prestigious titles of All-City honors and team MVP, while also taking on the role of team captain as both a junior and senior. In addition to that, he received all-league honors in basketball and track and field.[4]

College career

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Nece graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and was a four-year starter for the Bruins and finished his career with 281 career tackles (173 solo), with 22 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. He started out in his redshirt year as a safety but converted to linebacker afterwards. In just his first year, he secured a first-team Freshman All-American honors. The following year, 1999, he finished third on the team with 65 stops. In his junior year, despite playing with a shoulder that required surgery, he was selected for the 2000 pre-season Watch List for the Butkus Award. In his final year at UCLA, he was awarded an honorable mention for All-Pac-10 selection and Butkus Award semifinalist. [5]

Professional career

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Nece tore his ACL in his rookie year, ending his season after being a stalwart special teams tackler throughout the season. In 2003, Nece moved into the starting spot across star linebacker Derrick Brooks and finished the season with 70 tackles and one interception.

During his time with the Buccaneers, Nece played 101 games, won the Super Bowl XXXVII, and totaled 212 tackles. He was released by the Buccaneers during final cuts on August 30, 2008.[6]

Detroit Lions

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On August 31, 2008, Nece was signed by the Detroit Lions. The move reunited him with Lions head coach Rod Marinelli, who was an assistant coach for the Buccaneers during Nece's first four seasons in Tampa Bay. Nece was released by the Lions in the 2009 off-season.

With Marc Isenberg, Nece is the co-author of Go Pro Like a Pro, a small booklet from 2011 created for athletes, their parents, and others who influence, advise, and work on athletes’ behalf.[7]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2002 TAM 8 0 10 7 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 TAM 15 10 62 47 15 0.0 0 1 2 0 2 3 0 0 0 0
2004 TAM 16 0 12 10 2 0.0 0 1 2 0 2 1 0 1 0 0
2005 TAM 16 14 74 46 28 2.0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006 TAM 15 11 65 46 19 1.5 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
2007 TAM 15 0 16 14 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 DET 16 10 68 45 23 1.5 4 1 18 0 18 4 0 0 0 0
101 45 307 215 92 5.0 16 3 22 0 18 10 0 1 0 0

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2005 TAM 1 1 4 3 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007 TAM 1 1 5 4 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 2 9 7 2 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Broadcasting career

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The United Football league announced on September 14, 2010, that Nece would be doing sideline reporting during live games on the Versus network. He joined the Pac-12 Network as a sideline reporter and football analyst in 2012.

StraightCast media

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In 2010, Nece and former teammate Jeb Terry founded Straightcast Media, a technology which was used by more than 200 NFL players to capture mobile video that could be shared across multiple platforms, including television, digital, and social media. In 2015, Fox Sports announced that it had acquired assets from StraightCast Media. [8] Following the acquisition, Nece worked at Fox Sports as a football analyst.

Venture capital

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During his time as a broadcaster and entrepreneur, Nece was simultaneously a Principal at Arenda Capital Management, a private investment firm in Los Angeles, California, and a Partner at Provident Investment Advisor. Following these investment experiences, Nece went on to co-found Next Play Capital, a minority-owned and led Venture Capital firm that had given investors access to top-tier, access constrained venture funds and venture-backed companies across their full lifecycle. During this time, Nece was an early investor in Tonal, FanDuel, Rubrik, Stemcentrx, and Pure Storage. [9] In 2023, the firm had joined forces with Legacy Ventures, under the new name of Next Legacy Partners.[10]

Community activism

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In 2006, as a way to formalize his own charitable contributions to the community, Nece started the Ryan Nece Foundation, an organization that empowers teens to embrace the "Power of Giving" through volunteerism and inspirational leadership programs.[11] Nece actively serves as the chairman to this day.

Nece also serves as the founder and chairman of NextPlayU, a virtual training program designed for athletes that are transitioning into careers after sports.[12]

Personal life

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Nece was raised by his parents, Ronnie Lott and Cathy Nece. His parents chose to give him his mother's maiden name with the hopes he would create his own identity and avoid expectations from being Lott's son. Nece and Lott became the second father-and-son duo to both win a Super Bowl, joining Bob and Brian Griese.[13] Nece is married to actress and singer Willa Ford. They held a wedding ceremony in April 2015.[14] In March 2016, it was announced that the couple was expecting their first child.[15] In 2016, they welcomed a son.[16]

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Ryan Nece (born February 24, 1979) is an American former professional football player, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist best known for his career as a linebacker in the (NFL), where he won as a member of the . The son of Pro Football Hall of Famer , Nece was raised in , and chose to use his mother's maiden name to forge his own path in the sport. Nece excelled in college football at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he played from 1997 to 2001, amassing 281 tackles and 10 sacks over his career and earning semifinalist honors for the Butkus Award as a senior. Undrafted in the 2002 NFL Draft, he signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent and quickly became a key contributor on defense and special teams, playing six seasons with the team from 2002 to 2007 and appearing in 101 regular-season games across his entire NFL tenure. During that time, he recorded 316 combined tackles, 5 sacks, and 3 interceptions, with his most productive year coming in 2005 when he tallied 74 tackles and 2 sacks. Nece briefly played for the Detroit Lions in 2008 before retiring from the league. Transitioning from football, Nece earned a in from UCLA and pursued advanced business education through the NFL Executive Business Program at and programs at . He founded the Ryan Nece Foundation in 2006 to support underserved youth through , health, and community programs, particularly in the where he established deep roots during his playing career. Today, Nece serves as managing partner and co-founder of Next Play Capital, a firm focused on investments in and , drawing on his experiences as an to emphasize and long-term in . His work extends to broader and leadership roles in organizations like the National Venture Capital Association, reflecting a commitment to equity and opportunity in both sports and finance.

Early life and education

Early life

Ryan Nece was born on February 24, 1979, in San Bernardino, California. He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, a renowned NFL defensive back, and Cathy Nece, his mother's maiden name. His parents met while attending Eisenhower High School in Rialto, California, and they decided to give Nece his mother's surname at birth, hoping it would allow him to forge his own path independent of his father's high-profile football legacy. Nece was primarily raised by his mother in a working-class suburb near the , as his parents separated early in his life and his father focused intensely on establishing his career with the . Despite the limited day-to-day involvement from Lott, who was often traveling for games, Nece maintained a close relationship with him through occasional visits and phone calls, absorbing lessons on and perseverance, including his father's personal motto of "exhaust the moment" to pursue excellence fully. This dynamic instilled in Nece an early sense of and resilience, shaped by his mother's supportive yet disciplined guidance. In his formative years, Nece developed interests in outdoor adventures, spending time on activities like ATV riding, camping, fishing, and family trips to , which fostered a love for exploration and nature away from structured sports. While specific details on his non-athletic prior to high school are limited, these experiences contributed to his well-rounded development before transitioning to organized athletics.

High school career

Ryan Nece attended Pacific High School in , where he emerged as a standout multi-sport . In football, he excelled as both a and , earning PrepStar All-American and All-West Region honors as a senior. During his junior year, Nece was named the school's and served as team captain, while as a senior, he repeated as captain and was selected as team MVP. He received All-League honors in both years—on defense as a his junior season and on both offense and defense his senior year—along with All-City recognition and All-CIF honors at . Nece's defensive prowess was evident in his senior season statistics, where he recorded 45 solo tackles, 32 assists, five sacks, five interceptions, six fumble recoveries, and 15 pass breakups. Offensively, he contributed 957 passing yards and 17 touchdowns, plus 747 rushing yards and eight rushing scores, showcasing his versatility as a dual-threat player. His junior year featured 68 total tackles, seven sacks, four interceptions, and five fumble recoveries on defense, complemented by 776 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, along with 461 rushing yards and five scores. Beyond football, Nece participated in and , further highlighting his athletic range during high school. These multi-sport experiences helped build his reputation as a well-rounded competitor, contributing to his eventual college recruitment.

College career

Ryan Nece enrolled at the (UCLA) in 1997 and redshirted that year as a , preserving a year of eligibility. During his redshirt season, he transitioned to linebacker in spring 1998, a position that better suited his physical attributes and aggressive playing style. As a redshirt freshman in 1998, Nece emerged as a key contributor at inside linebacker, starting the final nine games and earning first-team All-American honors along with All-Pac-10 honorable mention recognition for his defensive impact. In 1999 as a , he started four games and recorded 65 tackles. He started all 12 games in 2000 at outside linebacker and all 11 games in 2001, establishing himself as a multi-year starter. Over his UCLA career, Nece recorded 281 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks, with 2001 contributions including 53 tackles bringing the totals to these figures, establishing himself as one of the program's top defensive performers. Notable contributions included leading the Bruins with 11 tackles in the 1998 victory over and returning an 22 yards for a against Stanford in 2001, while also scoring on a 39-yard fumble return that year. In his senior season of 2001, Nece was named a semifinalist for the , recognizing the nation's top linebacker, and received honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors. Academically, he majored in and earned spots on the Director's Honor Roll multiple times, including Fall 1997 with a 3.43 GPA, Winter 1999 (3.00), Spring 1999 (3.23), Fall 2000 (3.23), and Winter 2001 (3.00), demonstrating strong leadership both on and off the field.

Professional football career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Ryan Nece signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 22, 2002, shortly after the NFL Draft concluded. As a rookie, he secured a roster spot through intense competition, initially contributing on special teams while learning the linebacker position under defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. In his first eight games, Nece recorded 10 tackles before suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during a Week 8 matchup against the Carolina Panthers on October 27, 2002, which sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Despite the injury, his relentless special teams play earned him the NFL's October Extra Effort Award, highlighting his value to the team early in his career. Nece made a rapid recovery from the ACL tear and returned for the 2003 season, where he outperformed veteran to claim the starting strongside linebacker role, starting 10 of 15 games. Over the next several years, he solidified his position on the defense while continuing to excel on special teams, though he faced setbacks from additional injuries, including and issues that limited his early 2005 participation. As a in 2005, Nece re-signed with the Buccaneers on March 5, securing his continued tenure with the team. By 2007, he encountered stiffer competition for the starting job when the Buccaneers signed , which reduced his role to no starts in 15 games that season. Although Nece missed the postseason due to his 2002 injury, he was an integral part of the ' roster during their championship run, contributing to the team's victory over the on January 26, 2003, at Qualcomm Stadium in . His pre-injury efforts on special teams and defense helped build momentum for Tampa Bay's dominant 12-4 regular season. In later playoffs, Nece made tangible impacts, recording four tackles (three solo) in the 2005 NFC Wild Card loss to the Washington Redskins and five tackles (four solo) in the 2007 NFC Wild Card defeat to the . Across six seasons from 2002 to 2007, Nece appeared in 85 regular-season games for , starting 35, and amassed 239 combined tackles (170 solo, 69 assisted), 3.5 sacks, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery. Including his two playoff appearances, he totaled 87 games and 248 tackles with the team, establishing himself as a reliable special teams ace and rotational linebacker who evolved into a starter. In 2011, Nece co-authored the advisory booklet Go Pro Like a Pro with Jeff Fellenzer and financial advisor Marc Isenberg, reflecting on his undrafted journey and experiences to guide high school and college athletes—and their families—through the transition to , emphasizing compliance with NCAA rules and agent negotiations.

Detroit Lions

After being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 30, 2008, Nece signed as a with the the following day, reuniting him with defensive coordinator from his Buccaneers tenure. As an outside linebacker, Nece provided veteran depth to a struggling Lions defense during their infamous 0-16 season, appearing in all 16 games with 10 starts. He recorded 68 total tackles (45 solo, 23 assisted), 1.5 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, and 1 interception for 18 yards, along with 4 passes defended. Notable contributions included a career-high 10 tackles in a Week 15 loss to the and his lone interception in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings, which he returned 18 yards. Following the 2008 season, Nece became an unrestricted in February 2009 but did not sign with another team, effectively retiring from the at age 29 after seven professional seasons. This marked the end of his playing career, paving the way for his transition into broadcasting and entrepreneurial ventures, where he leveraged his experiences to build a foundation focused on youth development and .

Career statistics

Ryan Nece's NFL career spanned seven seasons from 2002 to 2008, during which he appeared in 101 regular-season games, recording 307 combined tackles, 5.0 sacks, 3 interceptions for 22 yards, and 1 fumble recovery. His defensive contributions were primarily as a linebacker, with additional involvement on special teams in several seasons.

Regular Season Statistics

The following table summarizes Nece's regular-season defensive statistics year by year, including games played (G), games started (GS), combined tackles (combining solo and assisted), sacks, and interceptions (with yards).
YearTeamGGSTacklesSacksINT (Yds)
2002TB80100.00 (0)
2003TB1510620.01 (2)
2004TB160120.01 (2)
2005TB1614742.00 (0)
2006TB1511651.50 (0)
2007TB150160.00 (0)
2008DET1610681.51 (18)
Career-101453075.03 (22)

Playoff Statistics

Nece appeared in two postseason games during his career: the 2005 and 2007 NFC Wild Card contests with the . He was also a member of the XXXVII-winning roster in 2003 but did not play due to injury. In his two games with recorded stats, he tallied 9 combined tackles. The following table details his playoff defensive statistics.
YearTeamGGSTacklesSacksINT (Yds)
2005TB1140.00 (0)
2007TB1150.00 (0)
Career-2290.00 (0)

Post-NFL professional endeavors

Broadcasting career

Following his retirement from the in 2009, Ryan Nece transitioned into sports broadcasting, leveraging his playing experience to provide on-field analysis and reporting. In 2010, he served as a sideline reporter for the United Football League (UFL), covering live games broadcast on the Versus Network, where he offered real-time insights during weekly matchups. Nece expanded his role in 2011 and 2012, working as a for Bright House Sports Network and hosting radio shows on 640 WADE in Tampa and 1040 , focusing on and discussions. In 2012, he joined the as both a sideline reporter and game analyst, contributing to coverage of conference games, including high-profile matchups like UCLA contests. His firsthand knowledge as a former UCLA and linebacker enhanced his ability to break down plays and strategies for viewers. After Fox Sports acquired assets from Nece's media company StraightCast in 2015, he continued as a football analyst for the network from 2013 to 2015, appearing on FS1 broadcasts covering games. This period marked the peak of his on-air involvement, where his transition from player to broadcaster was facilitated by developing communication skills through earlier sideline and radio work, allowing him to translate complex game dynamics accessibly. By the late , Nece shifted focus toward entrepreneurial ventures, with occasional guest commentary but no major ongoing commitments reported through 2020.

StraightCast Media

In 2010, Ryan Nece co-founded StraightCast Media with his former teammate Jeb Terry, establishing the company as a North Carolina-based developer of mobile platforms for sports content production. The venture focused on empowering athletes to capture and distribute through innovative apps, addressing the growing demand for athlete-generated content in . StraightCast Media's primary product, the Gridiron Grunts mobile app, enabled over 200 players to produce behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive videos for sharing with media partners. The platform served as a key tool for several networks, facilitating real-time, high-quality content creation tailored to broadcasting needs. In August 2015, Digital acquired StraightCast Media's core assets, including the Gridiron Grunts app and supporting technology, to integrate athlete-driven video capabilities into its broader portfolio. Post-acquisition, Nece joined , where his involvement in content development strengthened his position in the media industry. The deal extended the platform's reach to additional such as , soccer, and MMA, enhancing Fox's digital content offerings. This acquisition represented a pivotal for Nece, providing the resources and networks that accelerated his transition into and subsequent entrepreneurial pursuits.

Venture capital

After retiring from the , Ryan Nece began his venture capital career as a Principal at Arenda Capital, where he focused on investments. He later transitioned to a Partner role at Provident Investment Advisors, expanding into debt and technology sectors. In 2015, Nece co-founded Next Play Capital, a minority-owned venture platform designed to provide access to top-tier venture funds and companies for underrepresented investors, including athletes and philanthropists. The firm operated as a fund-of-funds, committing capital to established managers like Accel and , while also co-investing directly in high-growth startups. By 2022, Next Play Capital had raised $200 million for its third fund, more than doubling the size of its previous vehicle, with a focus on democratizing venture access for those without traditional networks. In 2023, the firm merged with Legacy Venture to form Next Legacy Partners, enhancing its strategy to invest in access-constrained funds and emerging diverse managers. Nece's investment track record includes early stakes in companies such as , which went public in 2015, and Stemcentrx, acquired by for $5.8 billion in 2014. Through Next Play Capital and Next Legacy Partners, he has led co-investments in , which achieved a $5.6 billion valuation upon its 2024 IPO, as well as and , emphasizing sectors like , consumer tech, and sports-related innovations. As of 2025, Next Legacy Partners has continued its investment activities, including co-investments in Unrivaled basketball and Welcome Technologies. The firm's approach prioritizes athlete transitions by pooling resources to secure allocations in elite funds, enabling former players to build post-career wealth through diversified venture exposure. Nece currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Venture Capital Association, advocating for inclusive investment practices. In April 2025, he appeared on The Leadership Dance podcast, discussing his shift from underdog to venture leader and the challenges of entrepreneurial transitions for athletes.

Philanthropy and community activism

Ryan Nece Foundation

The Ryan Nece Foundation was established in September 2006 by former NFL linebacker Ryan Nece to formalize his charitable efforts and create opportunities for teens to engage in volunteerism and leadership development, focusing on empowering youth to embrace the "Power of Giving." The organization's mission is to mentor servant leaders through inspirational programs that promote community service, while its vision centers on fostering long-term impact in local communities, particularly in the Greater Tampa Bay Area of Florida. As founder, Nece remains actively involved, drawing from his personal commitment to youth empowerment to guide the foundation's initiatives. The foundation's core programs include the Student Service Program, a two-year for high school sophomores in the region that emphasizes training, monthly meetings, projects, fundraising, and an annual trip. Participants complete approximately 115 per student annually, with recent cohorts serving 3,500 individuals in a single year. Another key initiative is the Power of celebration, an annual event that mobilizes 175-200 volunteers to provide hot meals, desserts, and groceries to 1,000-2,200 people in disadvantaged areas of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, such as Wimauma. trips, typically held in the summer following participants' junior year, connect students with crisis-affected communities; for example, in June 2025, a group traveled to for hands-on projects. Annual events anchor the foundation's activities and reinforce its youth-focused mission. The Youth Leadership Summit, held on February 14, 2025, at Feeding 's Causeway Center in collaboration with Community Tampa Bay, gathered over 200 high school students for service and development workshops. The event on May 2, 2025, at Centro Asturiano de Tampa, featured speakers on nonprofit management, business, and to support Student Service Program participants. The Orientation Retreat in August 2025 welcomed 29 new students from the Class of 2027, providing an immersive introduction to the program's goals through team-building and service planning. The Power of ThanksGiving is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at the University Area Community Development Corporation, distributing aid to registered families. The year culminates with the Holiday Party on December 18, 2025, at the Tampa Garden Club, benefiting more than 1,500 students across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. To date, the foundation has engaged 219 students and alumni through its programs, operating primarily in locations like Tampa and Wimauma while partnering with Bay Area nonprofits such as Feeding Tampa Bay to amplify community reach. These efforts have enabled participants to lead service projects that address local needs, cultivating a network of young leaders committed to ongoing philanthropy.

Other initiatives

Beyond his foundational work, Ryan Nece has chaired NextPlayU, a platform launched in 2022 to support former athletes in transitioning to post-sports careers. As founder and chairman, Nece co-developed the organization's free six-week program, which includes bi-weekly cohort sessions on identity exploration, resume building, optimization, interview preparation, personality assessments, and sales training, supplemented by weekly smaller-group "huddles" for networking and skill application. The initiative partners with universities and corporations to connect participants to employment opportunities, leveraging athletes' transferable skills like and for roles in and tech; notable outcomes include alumni securing positions at startups, such as former Olympian Jamie Neushul joining a technology firm after completing the program. Nece has also collaborated on service initiatives with Community Tampa Bay, co-hosting events like the 2025 Youth Leadership Summit on February 14, which engaged over 200 high school students in a day of and . In broader community efforts, Nece has organized annual holiday parties in , such as the 2024 celebration and the upcoming December 18, 2025, event at the Tampa Garden Club, fostering gratitude and generosity among participants while supporting local youth programs. He has further contributed through moments, sharing insights on leadership and transition with emerging athletes at events like the 2025 National Football Foundation Campbell Trophy Summit. In 2025, Nece expanded athlete support through his ties, participating as a in the Players Association's Pitch Day to mentor and evaluate athlete-led entrepreneurial ventures, providing guidance on and funding access.

Personal life

Nece married singer and actress in October 2015. They have one son, , born on September 7, 2016.

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