Tyrell Tomlin

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
5-11
Weight:
235
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Marietta, Ga.
High School:
Marietta

Saw significant playing time as a true freshman and should take a step forward in 2015 • Should compete for a starting spot at outside linebacker.

2014 – True Freshman Season
Appeared in 10 games as a true freshman and tallied four tackles (three solo) • Had single stops against Duke, Virginia, Notre Dame and Liberty.

Marietta High School
Named the Cobb County/Marietta Daily Journal Defensive Player of the Year • Posted 109 tackles, had four interceptions (returned for a touchdown) and one sack as a senior • Helped lead his team to an 8-3 record and a trip to the Class 6-A playoffs • Posted a school-record 23 tackles in the regular-season finale to keep the season alive • Considered the No. 16 inside linebacker in the country and No. 27 player in Georgia by Rivals.com • Member of the Rivals250 • Rated the No. 22 inside linebacker in the country and No. 42 prospect in Georgia by ESPN.com • Listed as the No. 40 outside linebacker in the nation and the No. 45 player in Georgia by 247sports.com • Member of the Marietta Journal’s Dynamite Dozen • Posted more than 120 tackles and 20 tackles for loss as a junior • Began his football career as an outside linebacker before moving inside as a sophomore • One of four prospects from Cobb County to sign with the Tar Heels • Coached by Scott Burton.

Personal
Son of Termesa Taylor and Herman and Vanessa Tomlin • Enrolled in the General College.