Imagine the smile on Houston linebacker DeMeco Ryans’ face right now.

Ear to ear, baby.

The four-year veteran out of Alabama has agreed to a brand-new six-year contract with the Texans that could be worth up to $48 million, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

McClain reports that Ryan’s deal includes $21.75 million in guaranteed money and is worth $26.3 million over the first three years.

Boom.

Not bad for a 25-year-old with 403 tackles, 7.5 sacks and two interceptions in his career.

As a nice little bonus, Ryans can make an extra $600,000 over the first three years of the deal if he makes it to the Pro Bowl.

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