Tyrus Wheat

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Tyrus Wheat
No. 91 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24)
Amite, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Amite (LA)
College: Copiah–Lincoln CC (2018–2019)
Mississippi State (2020–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Tyrus Wheat (born December 8, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State.

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Early life and high school career

Wheat grew up in Amite, Louisiana and attended Amite High School with a fellow native and Philadelphia Eagles Devonta Smith. He was rated a three-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Missouri. [1] Wheat failed to qualify academically to play Division I football and enrolled at Copiah–Lincoln Community College. [2]

College career

Wheat began his college career at Copiah–Lincoln Community College (Co–Lin). He played two seasons at Co–Lin and recorded 104 tackles, five interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. [3] Wheat committed to transfer to Mississippi State for his remaining collegiate eligibility. [4]

Wheat played in nine games with eight starts in his first season at Mississippi State and led the Bulldogs with five sacks. [5] He had 46 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and again led the team with 7.5 sacks as a senior. [6] Wheat used the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to Mississippi State for a third season. [7] He had six sacks, which were a team-high for the third straight year, in his final season. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		263 lb
(119 kg)		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.65 s1.59 s2.71 s4.54 s28.5 in
(0.72 m)		9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		20 reps
Sources: [9] [10]

Wheat signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad. [11] [12] Wheat was promoted to the active roster on October 16. [13]

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References

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  2. ↑ Lee, Jeffrey (March 2, 2019). "Auburn takes lead for JUCO linebacker". Rivals.com . Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  3. ↑ Flippo, Dylan (January 22, 2023). "Five Things to Know About Mississippi State Linebacker Tyrus Wheat Ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft". SI.com . Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Looking ahead: Analyzing Mississippi State's 2020 football roster". The Clarion-Ledger . January 1, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  5. ↑ "3 Mississippi State football defensive players to watch in 2021 season". The Clarion-Ledger . January 12, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  6. ↑ Graves, Ary B. (August 16, 2022). "Experienced Mississippi State 'excited' about next step". Associated Press . Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  7. ↑ Staples, Andy (May 28, 2022). "For Mississippi State, familiarity matters: Can Mike Leach's veteran team rise in SEC West?". The Athletic . Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  8. ↑ Randall, Dakota (March 1, 2023). "How Bill Belichick Surprised This NFL Draft Prospect At Shrine Bowl". NESN.com . Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Tyrus Wheat Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Tyrus Wheat College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  11. ↑ Harris, Nick (August 29, 2023). "Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season". DallasCowboys.com.
  12. ↑ Walker, Patrik (August 30, 2023). "Cowboys move two to IR, reveal 2023 practice squad". DallasCowboys.com.
  13. ↑ Harris, Nick (October 16, 2023). "Cowboys announce six roster moves ahead of MNF". DallasCowboys.com.
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