Ryan Shazier's "Elite Speed & Range" Career Highlights! | NFL Legends 

Really bitter pill to swallow that he had to retire, but knowing that there was a chance he could've been unable to even walk again, at least Shazier can live the rest of his life. Godspeed, Ryan, you gave Steeler Nation some great highlights.

It's a shame he got injured in that MNF game, but I'm glad he's able to live out his life to the fullest. Seeing him dance at his wedding was pretty cool....even coming from a Ravens fan 😭

hopefully he can become the linebackers coach in Pittsburgh

That's a shame I feel so bad for him the Steelers defense would be even more elite if he could still play I'm glad he's up and walking tho

One of the biggest “could’ve been” in the NFL. I never seen any Linebacker play with such speed & elusiveness. If he never got hurt he easily would’ve made a strong case for the HOF. I’m just glad he’s much better now & still involved with the organization. Pittsburgh won’t ever be able to replace a player like Ryan.

So fun to watch, what a freak athlete! I wish him luck and hope he continues his inspiring recovery.

5:39 doesn't get talked about enough. He was already on his 3rd read when he made the pick. Played run, flats, then seam before the QB could even throw the ball. Amazing

I think he was a generational talent. His injury was the most gut wrenched feeling i've ever had watching sports. He was becoming one of the best players in the league and out worked everyone.

I feel bad for the guy I mean he could have been HOF if not for his injury. He still had a great career though

One of my favorite players of all time

Absolutely my favorite LB in all the years of watching football. Watching this guy tackle was like watching a documentary about lions chasing down their prey. I hope he finds only happiness in his retirement and recovery.

I cried when he walked out to announce the draft pick for the Steelers! He was a great football player and an even better man! He's an inspiration to all of Steeler's Nation! Black & Gold Forever! #50!! We miss you!

Dude was a beast. Always put his body on the line for the job. So happy this guy can walk again

I knew and heard he was good but like I never thought he was like THIS GOOD... wow

If he didn't have that injury he would've been in the NFL Hall of Fame but he's still a beast💯🏈

Definitely had a unique skill set. I wish I could still watch him but at the end of the day I'm glad he can at least live a normal life after football

Although his career didn’t end the way how he wanted he still was a great player a potential HOFer and should be honored for all his work on and off the field

As a steeler fan I 100% respect Ryan ! I'm glad he retired and didn't come back didnt wanna see him hurt but I love our devin bush pick and happy to see Ryan has been teaching him and coaching him maybe bush will get to ryans level 1 day ! Much love brother !

Damnnnn watching this video brings tears to My Eyes, I’m really miss Shazier out there with the Rest of the Crew but at the end of the day He made the Best Move to walk away from the Game. WE should retire his Jersey Number ASAP, Definitely One of The Greatest Steelers & Also My Fave Steeler Of All Time 🖤🖤🖤💛💛💛 Anyway to anybody that’s watching this remember y’all, Keep Going & Be Safe 🤟🏾💯

To this day, I still come back to watch this man. ShazierStrong! He’s probably one of the pioneers to start the trend of those speedy sideline to sideline LBs that can run 4.3-4.4

Man dude could’ve been a hall of famer !! He definitely has one of the biggest what-if stories

He should be used by all coaches as the prime example of why consistently leading with your head can bite you. Count how many of these plays he is leading with the crown of his helmet, it is immense. Unfortunate reality of the game we all love. Happy to see him recovering

My dad loves this guy. If only he didn't sustain that injury...

almost put me to tears i am a pitt fan and when we got him.. he was the best MLB IN THS GAME! Nothing but prayers to my man and his fam!

Imagine...Watt, Highsmith, and Shazier playing at the same time right now. Damn. Shame what happened, Shazier was a beast.

I really hope people remember just how good this guy was…

I’ll never forget how electric this guy was. So many great mems Thank you for this

I loved watching Shazier. Still do. Someone had to tell him to stop leading with his head. He did it so many times. It ended up shortening his great career. A shame.

Legend

Damn To Bad He Got Hurt Can You Imagine Him ,Watts ,And Bush On That Defense .Just Imagine How Great They Would Be !!

A linebacker that ran a 4.38 lmfao that is insane. Miss him.

Man he was a stud

I had goosebumps watching this....who else happy cried!?

As a modern-day steelers fan, Ryan Shazier was one of my favorite players to watch play.

The way he would drop deep middle in coverage was awesome. Really changed the prototype for mlb in the NFL

Could’ve won Super Bowls with that kid. Very hard to think about his injury but I try to come to videos like this to appreciate his skill when he was able to play always will be one of my favorite players of all time in Pittsburgh.

Imagine the Steelers defense now with shazier of 2016-17 holy cow

so sad what happened to Him bro 😢💔💔 Shazier was looking so promising the back injury was so bad it was scary man

One of my Favorite linebackers All time. College and NFL

Who dare dislike this man

Micah Parsons gave me a lot of Shazier vibes. Shazier wasn’t asked to rush as much, but that had a lot to do w/ Pitt having a vicious pass rush already. Their games seem pretty comparable if ya ask me. Definitely their size and speed packages. They look to be built pretty similar and I wonder who the faster of the 2 would be. Both 4.3 guys at a position where that kinda speed is damn near unheard of.

the guy was a total freak athlete, the best MLB we've had since lambert and never even got to see his full potential

I’m crying man but props to shazier did never giving up steeler nation

Great stuff!!! This is why i subscribed to your channel. Can I request Santana Moss?

Ryan Shazier had that critical forced fumble in the 2015 playoff game against the Bengals. He was a game changer. If he doesn't get injured in 2017 against the Bengals, the Steelers probably get their 7th Lombardi trophy that year. Thank God they did not win it all, and I'm glad the Bengals had a role to play in that.

Legends sheesh that’s high praise

Bro probably would’ve been a HOF tbh

Sucks that a hall of fame career had to end in such a way. Ryan was such a great person and athlete.

One of the Madden GOATs, if you know you know

One of my favorite Steelers players ever

Just think how great of a duo of Bush and shazier would have made as a duo . Probably would be 1 of the best inside backer duo of all time with these sideline to sideline speed my god would it be exciting to watch.

I miss him

Yea this one still hurts. At one point all my favorite linebackers resided in the AFC North. Shazier, Bud Dupree & CJ Moseley.

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What could've been man miss this guy on the field

Probably the most explosive player since Troy & Thats including Watt.

He was Troy Polamalu good. Different position. But same football intelligence, and intuition. Range and closing speed were unmatched. He would have been one of the all time greats. The Steelers may have even won the Super Bowl that season had he not been injured.

who else didnt know he was THIS GOOD ? . wow , i feel so bad that he would never be 100% again in life . at least he can give his mind to the game as coach though you can tell he wont be done with football . Glad he can walk again , I actually clapped at the end .

I don't like Steelers fans but respect the organization and feel bad for this young man because he's a Buckeye and I'm an OSU fan. Hate to see the best players not be able to play. Happy to see him be able to walk again.

Man’s a beast

What an animal. It seemed like he was in on every play when he was on the field.

We win the Super Bowl in 2020 with him and AB. Our linebackers ain’t been the same since he went down

Steelers been getting bless with these fast beast linebackers

His injury killed the 2017 Steelers, and effectively that whole team's Super Bowl chances. The Defense completely fell apart without him. Shazier was elite covering screen passes and lateral plays. As soon as he was gone, The D got shredded.

This guy was the closest thing we had to another Polamalu. I know minkah is an absolute ball hawk but every time we needed a play Ryan shazier came up with one. He was a true game changer. Kills me his career was cut short. Kills me.

Will there be a career highlight of him tackling head first up to and including the final hit that ended his career? It would be a long video.

Never really got the chance to watch him actually play a game because I wasn’t into football until a couple years ago but he looked like a hell of a linebacker. He will be missed that much is certain

No bull man.... as a ravens fan had mad respect for his game!

The ending: priceless

Ryan shazier was a beast..

Such a great players

Would’ve been a hall of famer

Ryan was one of the last linebackers who were not told to tackle with the crown of the head.

As a Bengals fan, it's hard to feel bad for Ryan Shazier. He's the guy who strip the ball from Jeremy Hill the help the Steelers win that playoff game in 2015. I know that sounds cold but he has caused us a lot of pain.

Who knows what this guy could have achieved if not for the injury. He made this defense run. It completely broke down after him.

Great video! Luke kuechly soon?

Most underrated linebacker in nfl history

I loved watching him play even though the Steelers weren't my favorite team to watch

I miss him so much

His speed was unreal at the ILB position.

Always keep your head up.

Tackling machine. If only bush could be like that

Even harder as a Steelers and Ohio state fan seeing him get hurt. Watched him since college

Imagine, if it doesn’t make you cry.... Shaz paired with Bush at inside. RIP inside runs and passing over the middle. Especially with Minkah deep.....

To think what could have been is bitter sweet but to see him walk a little is miraculous

Sad to see him retire. However he deserved it. Enjoy Retirement Shazier!! Coming from a Seahawks fan

Can you image Shazier, Bush, Watt, Dupree and company playing together?

Ryan shazier brought the same energy that minkah brings now but back then once he got hurt the defense was in shambles all the way until we got minkah

A very good lb every from speed to size to football know how Shazier had it all

He Started the trend of the slim fast inside linebackers.

Definitely gonna miss him.

Ohio state legend!!!

Can you do Derrick Thomas

Respect. 🙏🙏

Respect he was a beast fa sho

dude was cold asf

I still miss Shazier 😢

Man I really forgot how good this kid was. Dude definitely would’ve been a hall of famer if it wasn’t for his injury.

I still feel guilty as a Bengals fan having to know that this all ended with one hit against us on MNF, had a great career though and super happy he’s doing better.

Forgot how much of a beast this guy was.