Career
He played college football at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical. He signed with the San Francisco 49ers as undrafted free agent in 2012. Tyms played college football at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University for the Rattlers. San Francisco 49ers
Tyms went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft.
During the 2012 preseason, Tyms was on the practice squad for the San Francisco 49ers.
Miami Dolphins
In September 2012, Tyms signed with the Miami Dolphins off the 49ers" practice squad. With the Dolphins, Tyms traveled to New England during the final week of the 2012 regular season.
Cleveland Browns
On October 22, 2013, Tyms signed with the Browns. After spending time on the practice squad, Tyms was elevated to the active roster on December 4, 2013, after defensive end Desmond Bryant was placed on the non-football illness list.
New England Patriots
On July 27, 2014, Tyms signed with the New England Patriots.
On August 7, in a preseason game against the Washington Redskins, Tyms scored his first touchdown as a Patriot. Additionally, he caught 5 passes for 119 yards. After the preseason, Tyms was informed he would be on the 53-man roster following his suspension in April.
Tyms was activated to the 53-man roster on October 6, 2014.
Tyms scored his first NFL touchdown on October 12 on a 43-yard pass from Tom Brady. Prior to the touchdown, Tyms had two career NFL receptions for 12 yards.
Tyms was placed on the Patriots" injured reserve on August 25, 2015 and the Patriots did not tender him a contract at the conclusion of the league year.
