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A sure-handed tight end who followed in his brother’s footsteps to LSU ... Brother of former LSU standout Eric Edwards, who was the starting tight end on the Tigers’ 2003 national title team .. Goes into the 2009 season in a position to see playing time at both tight end and on special teams.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2008)
Redshirted as a true freshman for the Tigers in 2008.
HIGH SCHOOL
Sure-handed tight end who follows in his brother’s (Eric Edwards) footsteps to LSU ... One of the nation’s top tight end prospects, earning SuperPrep All-America honors ... Rated by ESPN.com as the nation’s No. 6 tight end ... Member of the ESPN.com 150 ... Rated as a four-star tight end and as the nation’s No. 26 player at that position by Rivals.com ... The No.5 rated prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com ... Member of the Rivals250 ... Member of the Atlantic Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 and 2008 Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen ... Played in Under Armor All-State Game ... Selected as a first team All-State tight end for two consecutive years ... Recorded 19 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns as a senior ... As a junior, he finished the season with 23 receptions for 360 yards and four touchdowns ... Coached by John Carr.
PERSONAL
Full name is Tyler Matthew Edwards ... Born Dec. 1, 1988 in Monroe ... Parents are Tim Edwards and Mary Jarrell ... Has two siblings – Eric and Erin ... Majoring in business.
