Tyson Graham

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Weight:
230
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Gastonia, NC
High School:
North Gaston

Originally signed with Ohio University in 2001 after graduating from North Gaston high school, but elected to sign with the Florida Marlins who drafted him in the 40th round in June, 2001 • Played two seasons with the Marlins and joined the Tar Heels as a walk-on in 2003 • Saw action against Florida State in 2004 and played in the junior varsity game vs. Fork Union.

North Gaston High School
Two-time all-county linebacker • All-conference as a senior after posting 82 solo tackles and five sacks • Also forced nine fumbles and recovered four fumbles • Tallied 218 career solo tackles with seven interceptions, 13 sacks, 14 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries • Earned three letters each in football and baseball • Honor roll student and member of the Beta Club • Coached by Bruce Clark.

Personal
Son of Michael and Wanda Graham • Born Tyson Demetrius Graham on January 12, 1983 • Favorite NFL team is New York Giants • Favorite saying is, "Don't talk about it, be about it" • His father, Michael, played with the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL in 1982 • Favorite athlete is Ray Lewis • Likes to bowl • Management and society major.