Tyler Owens

Last updated

Tyler Owens
No. 40 – Washington Commanders
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-12) May 12, 2001 (age 23)
Plano, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school: Plano East Senior (Plano)
College:
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
Roster status:Active
Player stats at PFR

Tyler Owens (born May 12, 2001) is an American professional football safety for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and Texas Tech Red Raiders and signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Contents

Early life

Owens was born on May 12, 2001, in Plano, Texas. He attended Plano East Senior High School where he played football and ran track. [1] As a senior, he totaled 67 tackles, eight pass breakups and two interceptions while being selected to the All-American Bowl. [1] [2] He was also a top athlete on the track team. [3] A top safety recruit, he was ranked by sources as a four- or five-star prospect. [4] He committed to play college football for the Texas Longhorns. [5] [6]

College career

As a true freshman at Texas in 2019, Owens appeared in 13 games and started one, posting eight tackles. [7] He then totaled two tackles in nine games in 2020, and two tackles in five games in 2021. [1] He entered the NCAA transfer portal after the season and ultimately transferred to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. [8] In his first year at Texas Tech, Owens appeared in 12 games, started two, and had 19 tackles along with two forced fumbles and an interception. [9] He returned to the team in 2023 and had a career-best 37 tackles with two pass breakups. [10] Owens was invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl. [11] At the NFL Combine, he recorded the best vertical jump among safeties and had a 12 feet 2 inches (3.71 m) broad jump, one inch short of the world record. [12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m)		216 lb
(98 kg)		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		41.0 in
(1.04 m)		12 ft 2 in
(3.71 m)
All values from NFL Combine [13] [14]

Owens signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024. [15] [16] Owens, a UDFA, notably made the Commanders' 53 man roster out of training camp.

Personal life

Owens received media attention for an interview at the 2024 NFL Combine where he said that he does not believe in outer space or other planets and found the Flat Earth theory presented "valid points". [17] [18] He attributed his beliefs to the Bible, saying "God created the heavens and Earth. He didn't create Jupiter and Saturn." [19]

Related Research Articles

Michael Boulware is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the Houston Texans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Blalock</span> American football player (born 1983)

Justin Christopher Blalock is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard for eight seasons with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, earning consensus All-American honors. The Falcons chose him in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft.

Jaylen Watkins is a former American football safety. He played college football for the University of Florida. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kendall Fuller</span> American football player (born 1995)

Kendall Christopher Fuller is an American professional football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft. Fuller also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, recording a game-sealing interception in Super Bowl LIV.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Quandre Diggs</span> American football player (born 1993)

Quandre Diggs is an American professional football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played his first two years in the NFL as a cornerback before being moved to safety. In 2019, Diggs was traded to the Seattle Seahawks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rasul Douglas</span> American football player (born 1995)

Rasul Douglas is an American professional football cornerback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia, and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. He has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, and Green Bay Packers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Noteboom</span> American football player (born 1995)

Joseph Noteboom is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at TCU.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Johnathan Abram</span> American football player (born 1996)

Johnathan Jauquez Abram is an American professional football safety for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State and Georgia and went to high school at East Marion High School where he played high school football for the East Marion Eagles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Roderic Teamer</span> American football player (born 1997)

Roderic Fitzgerald Teamer Jr. is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He has previously played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. He played college football at Tulane.

Brandon Jones is an American professional football safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Terence Steele</span> American football player (born 1997)

Terence Steele is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas Tech.

Brandon Joseph is an American professional football safety for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northwestern and Notre Dame.

Tyree Gillespie is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Missouri and was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

DeMarvion Germanic Lee Overshown is an American professional football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Antonio Johnson (defensive back)</span> American football player (born 2001)

Antonio Johnson is an American professional football safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M.

Myles Brooks is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Stephen F. Austin and Louisiana Tech.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mekhi Garner</span> American football player (born 2000)

Mekhi Garner is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Navarro Bulldogs, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and LSU Tigers

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson is an American professional football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and was selected by the Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Myles Cole is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks and Texas Tech Red Raiders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Leon O'Neal Jr.</span> American football player (born 1998)

Leon O'Neal Jr. is an American professional football defensive back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Texas A&M. He has also been a member of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL), the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL, and the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Tyler Owens". Texas Longhorns.
  2. ↑ Hall, Brendan C. (November 27, 2018). "4-Star safety Tyler Owens 'shocked, ecstatic and humbled' to receive All-American Bowl jersey". USA Today .
  3. ↑ Richman, Jacob (March 1, 2024). "2024 NFL Combine: Why outspoken Texas Tech DB Tyler Owens' 40-yard dash fell flat". LoneStarLive.com.
  4. ↑ Power, Charles (January 22, 2019). "Texas safety signee Tyler Owens has the potential to be special". 247Sports .
  5. ↑ Raglin, Taylor (October 9, 2018). "With commitment locked up, Owens turns toward East goals, football future". Plano Star Courier.
  6. ↑ Moyle, Nick (September 24, 2018). "4-star safety Tyler Owens commits to Texas" . San Antonio Express-News .
  7. ↑ McVeigh, Griffin (July 24, 2020). "Longhorns Profile Snapshot: No. 44 Tyler Owens". USA Today .
  8. ↑ Borba, Kevin (November 24, 2021). "Former Texas DB Tyler Owens to transfer to Texas Tech". USA Today .
  9. ↑ "Tyler Owens". Texas Tech Red Raiders.
  10. ↑ Curtwright, Austin (March 1, 2024). "Tyler Owens broad jump: Texas Tech football DB records second-longest distance at NFL combine". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal .
  11. ↑ Richman, Jacob (February 20, 2024). "NFL Combine profile: Is Texas Tech DB Tyler Owens among the most exciting athletes in the draft?". LoneStarLive.com.
  12. ↑ Middlehurst-Schwartz, Michael (March 1, 2024). "NFL draft prospect Tyler Owens nearly breaks world broad-jump record, exits workout with injury". USA Today .
  13. ↑ "Tyler Owens Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  14. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Tyler Owens College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  15. ↑ Richman, Jacob (April 28, 2024). "Texas Tech S Tyler Owens signs with Washington Commanders as undrafted free agent". lonestarlive. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  16. ↑ Salvatore, Hayley (September 3, 2024). "Now part of the 53-man roster, Tyler Owens still looking to prove himself". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  17. ↑ Hernandez, Victoria (February 29, 2024). "'I don't believe in space:' Texas Tech DB Tyler Owens makes bold statement at NFL combine". USA Today .
  18. ↑ "Top NFL prospect Tyler Owens doesn't 'believe in space' or 'other planets'". Fox Sports . February 29, 2024.
  19. ↑ Standig, Ben. "Commanders' 'athletic freak' Tyler Owens is performing out of this world" . The New York Times. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.