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Tyler Fortis
DL · #59 ·
Height6'3"
Weight295 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeEI
Last updatedNov 9, 2026, 7:51 PM
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Background
Played in two games during the 2025 season as a reserve defensive lineman... made college debut in road win at Western Illinois... played in final regular season game at Alabama making two tackles... used redshirt season under NCAA participation rule... Played for coach David Inserra at Maine South High School… earned first team IHSA Class 8A All-State honors as a senior after being named the Central Suburban League Lineman of the Year… first team All-CSL honors… led team to an 8-3 record advancing to the IHSA Class 8A state quarterfinals… finished season with 13.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, three pass break-ups and one blocked kick…
Hometown
🏴Chicago, IL
High schoolMaine Township HS South
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Career path
- EnrolledTyler Fortis (DL) enrolled in Eastern Illinois University
- CommittedJul 31, 2024Tyler Fortis (DL) committed to Eastern Illinois University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Eastern Illinois University | 5 | 2 | -- | Low | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Eastern Illinois University | 2 | 0 | -- | -- | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 7 | 2 | -- | Low | 5 | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026