TylerSexton

Has earned playing time primarily on special teams … Intends to achieve more game action at tight end … Coaches like his all-around ability for the versatile skills needed as a tight end … Has played in 12 games.

2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in eight games … Made a special teams tackle in the win over Kent State.

2006 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in the first four games before sustaining a season-ending knee injury.

2005 (Freshman): Redshirted … Picked as Special Teams Scout Team Player of the Week for the Indiana game.

High School: Three-year starter for Pulaski County HS in Somerset, Ky. … Played tight end and defensive end … Garnered second-team all-state honors from The Associated Press as a senior when he contributed 15 sacks and 13 receiving touchdowns … Tallied 23 sacks and 10 receiving touchdowns during junior campaign and was honorable-mention all-state by AP … Coached by John Hines … Member of the school student council.

Personal: Born in Somerset, Ky. … Son of Rich and Lisa Sexton … Major is kinesiology.