Tyler Rich

CAREER NOTES: In his third season at Tulsa … A letterwinner … Redshirted as a true freshman in 2023 … Played in five career game … Has a career total of four tackles … Has a career total of one and a half tackles of three yards. 2024: Played in one game against Army West Point Recorded two unassisted tackles. 2023: Played in four games as a freshman before redshirting. Saw action against UAPB, Oklahoma, Northern Illinois and Temple. Recorded two tackles, including 1.5 TFL for -3 yards. All of his defensive stats came in the season opener against UAPB. HIGH SCHOOL Was a three-year starter at Owasso High School. Totaled 121 career tackles, 36 tackles for lost yardage and 10 sacks. Helped the Rams reach the Class 6A-I state title game as a senior. Recorded 60 total tackles, 36 solos, 24 TFL, six sacks and 15 QB pressures his senior season. Earned OCA All-State East Team honors as a senior. Finished as the state runner-up in wrestling in his final two seasons. High school football coach was Bill Blankenship. PERSONAL Favorite movie is “The Green Mile.” His favorite sports movie is “The Blind Side.” His favorite pro sports team is the Dallas Cowboys. Favorite NFL player is Myles Garrett. Began playing football at age 9. The lion is his favorite animal. Lists Adam Sandler as his favorite actor. Heritage is native American. First name is Justin, goes by middle name Tyler. Has four younger siblings. Parents are Justin Rich and Jessica Blankenship. Majoring in exercise & sports science.