American football player
| No. 63 | |
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| Position: | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (1990-01-28) January 28, 1990 (age 34) Novi, Michigan, U.S. |
| 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 | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Stats at Pro Football Reference  | |
Tyler Hoover (born January 28, 1990) is a former American football tackle. He attended Michigan State University and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
Early life
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. 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.
College career
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.
Professional career
Hoover signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts on May 13, 2014. 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, and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on September 9. On September 30, Hoover was released from the Eagles' practice squad. On December 17, the Colts signed him to their practice squad. On January 19, 2015, Hoover signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts.
References
- "Tyler Hoover, DE for the Indianapolis Colts". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ^ "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.