Education
North Carolina State University.
North Carolina State University.
He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina State. Tyler played high school football at Electrical Engineer Smith High in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
He was also invited to play in the 2002 Shrine Bowl.
Tyler played college football at North Carolina State. During his senior season he was received first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference after recording 87 tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble.
He finished his college career with 173 tackles, five sacks, and two fumble recoveries. 2007 NFL Combine
Kansas City Chiefs
Tyler was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
He played in 15 games during his rookie season, starting one.
During his second season he started all 16 games at defensive tackle for the Chiefs, recording 41 tackles. In three years with the Chiefs he started 19 of 37 games, recording 74 tackles. Carolina Panthers
Tyler was traded to the Carolina Panthers on October 19, 2009 for a fifth round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
He was waived on September 4, 2010 during final cuts.
Tyler has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears.
