Recruiting Areas: MD - Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, Harford and Prince George's Counties; Washington D.C.
Ryan Jirgl joined the Albright College football coaching staff prior to the 2012 season, and works with the linebackers.
In 2012, the Lions' linebacking corps included a first team All-MAC selection in senior Ryan Ott.
In 2011, Jirgl coached outside linebackers and the secondary at The Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minn. He helped turn a 4-7 team into a squad that went 9-2 and allowed under 12 points per game.
Jirgl graduated from Division II Winona State University in 2010 with a degree in business administration. He played for four years there, including two as a starter at strong safety. Winona State won the Northern Sun Conference in 2007 and 2010, while making NCAA tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007.
Jirgl earned All-Conference honors after a senior season in which he led his team in tackles (75), interceptions (four), forced fumbles (two) and recovered fumbles (two). He eclipsed 150 tackles for his career.
