Tyler Hoover
| No. -- Free agent | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Tackle | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | January 28, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth: | Novi, Michigan | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||
| Weight: | 297 lb (135 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Novi (MI) | ||
| College: | Michigan State | ||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||
| Career history | |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Reserve/Future | ||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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Tyler Hoover (born January 28, 1990)[1] is an American football tackle who is currently a free agent. He attended Michigan State University and signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
High school & college
Hoover attended Novi High School in his hometown of Novi, Michigan. He mostly played defensive end, but also saw time at offensive tackle, recording 109 tackles, 8.0 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, and 3 passes defensed as a senior.[2] Hoover also played basketball for his high school, where he lettered for three years and was named the Kensington Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a junior.[2] He then attended Michigan State University, where he played in 48 games (including 23 starts) and made 93 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 6 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery over 4 years. Hoover graduated with a degree in studio art.[2]
Professional career
Hoover signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts on May 13, 2014.[2] He was waived by the team on August 30, and signed to the practice squad on September 1. However, the following day he was released from the practice squad,[2] and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on September 9.[3] On September 30, Hoover was released from the Eagles' practice squad.[4] On December 17, the Colts signed him to their practice squad.[5] On January 19, 2015, Hoover signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts.[2]
References
- ↑ "Tyler Hoover, DE for the Indianapolis Colts". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Hoover". Colts.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ Gowton, Brandon Lee (September 9, 2014). "Eagles Practice Squad: Philadelphia signs Brandon Hepburn, Tyler Hoover; releases Colton Underwood". bleedinggreennation.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ Gowton, Brandon Lee (September 30, 2014). "Eagles Practice Squad: Tyler Hoover, Brandon Hepburn released". bleedinggreennation.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Indianapolis Colts sign T-Tyler Hoover to Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 17, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2015.