Tyler Everett
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1983)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Tyler Everett
| image =
| caption =
| number = 6, 22, 37
| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1983|11|4}}
| birth_place = Canton, Ohio, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 205
| high_school = Canton (OH) McKinley
| college = Ohio State
| undraftedyear = 2006
| pastteams =
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2006}})*
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2006}})
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2007}})*
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2007|2008}})*
- Edmonton Eskimos ({{CFL Year|2009}})*
| highlights =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 3
| pfr = EverTy20
}}
Tyler Scott Everett (born November 4, 1983) is an American former professional football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Ohio State University.
Early life
Everett attended Canton McKinley High School, where he played as a running back and defensive back. As a junior, he rushed for over 1,300 yards. As a senior, he received All-Ohio honors as a defensive back.
He accepted a football scholarship from Ohio State University. As a freshman, he was a backup and was part of the 2002 National Championship team. As a senior, he appeared in 10 games with 9 starts, collecting 33 tackles, one sack, one interception and 2 passes defensed.
He finished his college career with 48 games (16 starts), 102 tackles, 4 interceptions, 13 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Professional career
=Denver Broncos=
Everett was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos after the 2006 NFL draft on May 3.{{cite web|title=2006 undrafted rookie free agents| date=3 May 2006 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2431991 |accessdate=June 6, 2020}} He was waived before the start of the season.
=Chicago Bears=
In 2006, he was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad where he spent the first 13 weeks of the season. On December 12, he was promoted to the active roster in order to bolster the safety position following injuries to Mike Brown and Todd Johnson. He was active in 3 games, but did not record any stats. The team would go on to play in Super Bowl XLI.{{cite web|title=Former McKinley star: Brian Urlacher was humble and down to earth|url=https://www.cantonrep.com/sports/20180801/former-mckinley-star-brian-urlacher-was-humble-and-down-to-earth|accessdate=June 6, 2020}} He was released on September 1, 2007.{{cite web|title=Transactions|date=2 September 2007 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/205655202/|accessdate=June 6, 2020}}
If the Chicago Bears had won Super Bowl XLI, Everett would have won a championship at the high school, college and professional levels. As they lost, this honor went to fellow Canton McKinley High School and Ohio State graduate, Colt safety Mike Doss.
=Minnesota Vikings=
On September 3, 2007, he was signed to the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings, where he spent the rest of the season.{{cite web|title=Vikings sign four to practice squad|date=4 September 2007 |url=https://lacrossetribune.com/sports/vikings-sign-four-to-practice-squad/article_c9dd6f2f-c7c1-5e44-aba2-fab69a7bc3e1.html|accessdate=June 6, 2020}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
On January 15, 2008, he was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on August 28.{{cite web|title=Cowboys acquire Holland from Denver to help patch hole in offensive line| date=29 August 2008 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3558727|accessdate=June 6, 2020}}
=Edmonton Eskimos=
On May 26, 2009, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was released on June 6.{{cite web|title=BRAIDWOOD STARTS SEASON ON INJURED LIST|date=6 June 2009 |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2009/06/06/braidwood-starts-season-on-injured-list/|accessdate=June 6, 2020}}
References
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Category:American football safeties
Category:Chicago Bears players
Category:Minnesota Vikings players