Post by marinersmedia on Dec 11, 2009 16:22:56 GMT -5
Tigers Lineman of the Year, New Jersey All-State Selection to Return in 2010
BALTIMORE, MD (December 11, 2009) – Jeff Tyler, the 6’6”, 280 pound offensive lineman that bolstered the Baltimore Mariners’ league leading rushing attack in 2009, has re-signed with the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) team, which is set to kick-off its third season at 1st Mariner Arena in March 2010.
Baltimore Mariners Head Coach Chris Simpson commented on the Franklinville, New Jersey native, “Jeff was a very pleasant surprise last season and did a great job anchoring the right side of our offensive line. He has tremendous technique and is able to handle pass rushers that were much heavier than he was.”
Tyler put together an award-filled prep career at Delsea Regional High School of Franklinville earning second team All-New Jersey, first team All-South Jersey, All-Tri-County Conference and All-Group III honors. In addition he was recognized as Lineman of the Year in South Jersey as a senior and led the Crusaders to three consecutive Tri-County Conference championships and three straight South Jersey Group III championship teams.
After a red shirt freshman season in 2003, Tyler saw action in nine games in 2004 at offensive tackle and guard and started two games. In 2005 he played in eight games and earned seven starts at offensive guard. In 2006 he solidified his position as a starter, earning the top spot in all 11 games for a Tigers’ team, which had one of the top passing attacks in the nation averaging nearly 290 yards a game. As a senior in 2007, Tyler again started all 11 Tiger games and was named Towson’s lineman of the year. In four seasons with the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school he played in 39 games; starting 31.
Tyler began his professional career in 2009 with the Mariners. Starting in 14 games, including the Mariners playoff appearance against the Reading Express, he was a key component in an attack which led the AIFA is rushing, was second with 33 rushing touchdowns, and propelled running back Isaiah Grier to the league rushing crown.
For more information about the Baltimore Mariners go to www.baltimoremariners.com.
BALTIMORE, MD (December 11, 2009) – Jeff Tyler, the 6’6”, 280 pound offensive lineman that bolstered the Baltimore Mariners’ league leading rushing attack in 2009, has re-signed with the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) team, which is set to kick-off its third season at 1st Mariner Arena in March 2010.
Baltimore Mariners Head Coach Chris Simpson commented on the Franklinville, New Jersey native, “Jeff was a very pleasant surprise last season and did a great job anchoring the right side of our offensive line. He has tremendous technique and is able to handle pass rushers that were much heavier than he was.”
Tyler put together an award-filled prep career at Delsea Regional High School of Franklinville earning second team All-New Jersey, first team All-South Jersey, All-Tri-County Conference and All-Group III honors. In addition he was recognized as Lineman of the Year in South Jersey as a senior and led the Crusaders to three consecutive Tri-County Conference championships and three straight South Jersey Group III championship teams.
After a red shirt freshman season in 2003, Tyler saw action in nine games in 2004 at offensive tackle and guard and started two games. In 2005 he played in eight games and earned seven starts at offensive guard. In 2006 he solidified his position as a starter, earning the top spot in all 11 games for a Tigers’ team, which had one of the top passing attacks in the nation averaging nearly 290 yards a game. As a senior in 2007, Tyler again started all 11 Tiger games and was named Towson’s lineman of the year. In four seasons with the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school he played in 39 games; starting 31.
Tyler began his professional career in 2009 with the Mariners. Starting in 14 games, including the Mariners playoff appearance against the Reading Express, he was a key component in an attack which led the AIFA is rushing, was second with 33 rushing touchdowns, and propelled running back Isaiah Grier to the league rushing crown.
For more information about the Baltimore Mariners go to www.baltimoremariners.com.