VMI Athletics

TWO-YEAR LETTERMAN – Returning starter at inside linebacker…expected to occupy the “will” slot…very mobile player who can find the ball…one of five to test at “Keydet” level for strength and conditioning excellence.

2012 – Started all 11 games at inside linebacker and finished fifth on the team in tackles with 66 stops…had a career-high 12 tackles against Richmond and also racked up 11 tackles against The Citadel…posted five or more tackles in eight games…had 1.5 tackles-for-loss with a sack for two yards against Delaware State…had 0.5 tackles-for-loss against Chowan and The Citadel…lettered for the second time.

2011 – Saw his first action on the field and played in all 11 games to attain his first varsity letter…totaled 15 tackles on the season…posted three tackle games against Presbyterian College and Gardner-Webb…had a tackle-for-loss for nine yards in week 6 against Charleston Southern…earned a top grade from coaches for effort against William and Mary in game two…was on the field for 202 plays including a season-high 30 against The Citadel.

2010 - Did not see game action...named to Big South Presidential Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL - Graduate of Sullivan South in Kingsport, Tenn...graduated with school’s tackles record...twice selected to NE Tenn./SW Virginia Elite team...Fellowship of Christian Athletes POTY in senior year...three-time All-Conf. and All-NE Tennessee.
    PERSONAL - Full name is Tyler Wade Garvin...Civil Engineering major.