Career
He signed a football scholarship to play linebacker for the University of Tennessee during his senior year. Galyon played four years at the University of Tennessee where he led the team in tackles during his junior and senior years and was voted Team Captain during his senior season. Galyon was then drafted by the New York Giants and played for seven years in the NFL, four with the Giants and three with the Miami Dolphins.
He then moved back to Tennessee in 2003 and worked as a volunteer coach with his high school team, the Seymour Eagles, before eventually working with Novartis Pharmaceuticals for three years.
He joined the Farm Credit Administration staff in December 2007. Galyon currently serves with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.