Dan Tyler Class: Senior Hometown: Cleveland, OH High School: St. Edward Height / Weight: 6-5 / 244 Position: Tight End Birthdate: 12/12/1982

Scouting Report
Seasoned veteran coming off a solid spring ... has seen extensive time over the past two seasons and was a starter last season ... enters the spring as Miami's No. 1 tight end on the two-deep ... has improved in both the run game and passing game since last fall ... expected to expand his role in the passing game this fall ... runs well and has good hands.

2004 Season
Totaled 12 catches for 126 yards ... enjoyed best day at Cincinnati (Sept. 11), where he hauled in three receptions for 52 yards, including a career-long 30-yard reception ... had two catches for 24 yards versus Toledo (Nov. 2) and another two grabs for 13 yards versus the Rockets in the MAC Championship game (Dec. 2).

2003 Season
Played in all 13 games, making a handful of starts throughout the season depending on which formation the offense opened ... made first career reception versus Iowa (Aug. 30) for nine yards ... hauled in first career touchdown reception at Colorado State (Sept. 20) ... made season-long 22-yard reception versus Marshall (Nov. 12) ... had 11 receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown on the season ... totaled career-highs of two catches for 24 yards in MAC title-game at Bowling Green (Dec. 4).

2002 Season
Saw action in 10 games ... contributed on special teams.

2001 Season
Reshirted.

High School
Totaled 643 receiving yards on 25 receptions and five touchdowns ... averaged a whopping 25.7 yards per reception ... amassed 64.3 yards per game ... tallied 32 points ... an all-district, honorable mention all-state, all-Cuyahoga County Conference and Elite 11 team member ... team went from 4-6 as a junior to 6-4 as a senior ... coached by John Gibbons.

Personal
Born December 12, 1982 (22 years old) ... son of William Tyler and Colleen Nolan ... double majoring in sport studies and health studies.