Ryan Moats (born December 17, 1982 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football running back for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round (77th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.

Moats has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals.

Moats attended Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas. While there he was a two sport athlete in both football and track and field. He ran a 10.9 in the 100 meter dash for track. In football, he won All-State (private school) honors, the Dominic Norman Award, given to a player who demonstrates excellent leadership, and the Dave Campbell Texas Player of the Year. He rushed for a school record 4,782 yards, and 56 touchdowns. Moats was also named Offensive MVP of the DFW All-Star game, following his senior season at Bishop Lynch.