A linebacker with tremendous football instincts, Tyler comes to the Golden Eagles out of Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga where he recorded an astounding 508 career tackles during his four-year stint as a starter. A finalist for Tennessee Class 3A Mr. Football, he was the an all-state selection as a sophomore and senior, and also named the area Defensive Player of the Year both seasons. A team captain as a senior, he was listed among the Best of Preps three straight years.