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Tyler Fortis
DL · #59 · Eastern Illinois University
Height6'3"
Weight295 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
Rostered
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 12:55 PM
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Background
2025 (FRESHMAN): 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... HIGH SCHOOL: 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
Career path
- CommittedJul 31, 2024Tyler Fortis (DL) committed to Eastern Illinois University
- OfferJun 8, 2024Tyler Fortis (DL) received an offer from Eastern Illinois University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Eastern Illinois University | 1 | 2 | -- | -- | 1 | 0 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Eastern Illinois University | 2 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 2 | -- | -- | 3 | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026