Tyler Shoemaker

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Tyler Shoemaker
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Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1988-09-14) September 14, 1988 (age 35)
Meridian, Idaho
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school: Meridian (ID) Mountain View
College: Boise State
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Tyler Shoemaker (born September 14, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football for Boise State, Tyler was a four year stand out player stacking up 2031 yards receiving on 122 catches with 25 touchdowns in college. He was known as a deep threat with a 16.6 yard per catch average. Shoemaker was often a favorite target of QB Kellen Moore, NCAA game footage of Tyler catching touchdowns appeared during Moore's 2012 featured guest spot on ESPN's "Grudens QB Camp". He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

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Early years

Shoemaker played high school football at Mountain View High School in his hometown of Meridian, Idaho. Shoemaker was a three sport stand out in high school and was letted four times in basketball, three times in football and once for track and field.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Shoemaker was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL draft on April 29, 2012. [1] He was waived with a "left squad" designation on May 24, [2] which he later said was a mutual decision by both he and the team. [3]

Kansas City Chiefs

Shoemaker was picked up through free agency by the Kansas City Chiefs on January 25, 2013. [4] On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Chiefs. [5]

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References

  1. Tust, Jay (April 29, 2012). "Tyler Shoemaker signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers". ktvb.com. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  2. "Former BSU WR Tyler Shoemaker cut by Tampa Bay". kboi2.com. May 24, 2012. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  3. Oppie, Troy (July 1, 2012). "Shoemaker hoping for another NFL chance". kboi2.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  4. Ferrin, Reid (January 25, 2013). "Chiefs Sign WR Tyler Shoemaker". KCChiefs.com. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
  5. Ferrin, Reid (August 25, 2013). "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves". KCChiefs.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.