Bryan Tyson Class: Senior Hometown: Rock Island, IL High School: Army Prep Height / Weight: 6-1 / 206 Position: Linebacker Birthdate: 05/26/1983

Scouting Report
Veteran linebacker who has served in primarily a reserve role over the past three seasons ... fast linebacker who sees regular action in Miami's Delta package on passing downs ... slated to back up Terna Nande at one of the outside linebacker spots ... also a special teams regular.

2004 Season
Saw action in all 13 games, playing on special teams and on some passing downs ... totaled four tackles each versus Indiana State (Aug. 28) and Kent State (Oct. 9), including a tackle for loss in each ... forced a fumble and totaled three tackles in defeat of Toledo.

2003 Season
Saw limited action in nine games, totaling six solo tackles ... made two solo stops each versus Marshall (Nov. 12) and Ohio (Nov. 22) ... forced a fumble versus the Thundering Herd ... contributor on special teams.

2002 Season
Saw action in seven games ... made four tackles ... contributed on special teams.

High School
Recorded 223 tackles and eight interceptions in his high school career ... was the team captain as a senior ... finished 10th in the state in the long jump, posting a leap of 22.1 meters and cleared 6-6 in the high jump ... twice named a first-team all-conference and all-region football player ... coached by Dan Baranik.

Personal
Born May 26, 1983 (22 years old) ... son of Bryon and Rexie Tyson ... majoring in management information systems.