Ryans in the 2008 Pro Bowl
DeMeco Ryans made his Pro Bowl debut, starting at middle linebacker for the AFC team.

Ryans finished with three passes defensed and a forced fumble.

The AFC team fell to NFC by a score of 42-30.

Ryans, Vrabel and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch, who recorded a sack, take a breather.

The AFC squad, which was coached by Norv Turner, huddles up in the second half.

Ryans and linebacker Mike Vrabel cool down in the second quarter.

In the first quarter, Ryans had two passes defensed and a forced fumble.

Ryans played on special times for the first time since his senior year in high school.

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans proved himself as a starter in the 2008 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium.

DeMeco Ryans takes down St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt in the second half of the 2008 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium.