Ryan Nece signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and clinched a roster spot in 2002. He quickly made a name for himself as the Buccaneers went on to win Super Bowl XXXVII. He established himself as a team captain in Tampa where he set an example for his teammates to follow with his work ethic both on the field and in the community. He also served as NFLPA rep for 5 of his NFL seasons.Nece founded the Ryan Nece Foundation to be a beacon to teens by empowering them to impact giving in their communities. The foundation’s vision is to create opportunities for teens to embrace the Power of Giving through service projects, inspirational programs, and volunteerism. Following his career in the NFL, Nece started several new career ventures to channel his focus and energy toward areas off the playing field. He partnered with DeBartolo Development and served as a principal in Arenda Capital in an effort to grow his real estate portfolio. Nece also has experience as a media personality, as he reported from the sidelines during the 2010 UFL season on behalf of the Versus Network, part-time for Brighthouse Sports Network as a football analyst, as well as host of the pre- and post-game shows on the Buccaneers Radio Network. in 2012, Nece worked with the PAC-12 Network as a college analyst. He now is on the #1 team for Fox Sports1 covering all of college football. Nece co-founded StraightCast. This communication platform improves the way athletes generate, distribute and consume mobile video. The goal of StraightCast is to revolutionize the way content providers connect and engage with their followers through authentic content. As a community leader, Nece sits on the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, WEDU, and Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. He received his Bachelor's Degree in business economics from UCLA. Nece also participated in NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Programs at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Harvard Business School.