Tyler High School athletes signed a letter of intent to play football at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony took place in the theatre before the athletes' families, coaches, and teammates.
Avery Coleman, Football – Fort Hays State University 2022: 7-5A Division I First Team All-District Offensive Lineman Stats: 22 Pancakes, Overall Run Blocking Grade 81%, Overall Pass Blocking Grade 83>#/p###
Tyler High Coach Perry: "Avery is a great kid, one of those kids you wish you had more of regularly. He is a person who amplifies his hard work in the classroom and athletics."
Montrell Wade, Football – Boston College 2022: 7-5A Division I Second Team All-District Wide Receiver and 7-5A Division I Second Team All-District Safety WR stats: 27 receptions for 411 yards & 4 touchdowns Safety stats: - 24 total tackles (18 solo/6 assists) 2021: 7-5a Division I First Team All-District Wide Receiver and 7-5A Division I First Team All-District Safety WR stats: 39 receptions from 808 yards and 13 touchdowns; 3 rushes for 27 yards Safety stats: 64 tackles (42 solo/22 assists), 4 interceptions, 3 pass breakups 2020: 7-5A Division I Second Team All-District Wide Receiver
Tyler High Coach Bush: "Montrell is a phenomenal football player. He brings a skill set to the table that allows him to always be in a position to make plays."
Kameron Griffin, Football – Lamar University
Safety: 1 solo tackle; Kameron transferred late in the season and could only play in two games this season at Tyler High.
Tyler High Coach Kennedy: "Kameron Griffin is a student-athlete that shows competitiveness, leadership, and character on and off the field. He represents his family and the Tyler Lion program with great honor."
For more information, contact Jennifer Hines at Jennifer.Hines@TylerISD.org.