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Tyson Eason

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Huntsville, Ala.

High School:
J.O. Johnson

Height / Weight:
6- / 205

Position:
Linebacker

Birthdate:
02/12/1978

Experience:
3VL


A veteran defender who is ready to make his mark…finished 2000 spring practice working with the second unit at the weak linebacker position...named Special Teams Co-Captain prior to the 2000 season… 1999: Played in all 11 games …made 10 total tackles (6 solos, 4 assists)…also participated on special teams…1998: Saw action in all 11 games, primarily on special teams …did not have any tackles…1997: Saw action in nine games at wide receiver and on special teams...did not have a pass reception ...had two punt returns for 13 yards...had one return for no gain at Arizona (9/20) and one return for 13 yards against Western Kentucky (10/4)...also had two tackles on special teams vs. Western Kentucky…moved from wide receiver to linebacker during spring practice … 1996: Sat out season as a redshirt …HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for Coach Harold Wells at J.O. Johnson High School …Huntsville Player of the Year as a senior...two-time All-City selection…PERSONAL: Born Feb. 12, 1978, in Huntsville, Ala. …son of Jimmy and Loretta Eason… a mass communications major.