2007-08 Football

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8 Tyler Thomas No.: 8 Pos.: LB Cl.: RS Junior Ht.: 5-7 Wt.: 165 Hometown (Last School): Green Cover Springs, Fla. (Ridgeview) Exp.: 2L Birthdate: Major: Rosters: 2007-08 Football

2005: Appeared in all eight games as a back-up linebacker and on special teams as a redshirt-freshman...recorded his first career tackle and recovered a fumble against Butler (9/24)...finished with a season-high three tackles (two solo) against Morehead State (10/8).

2004: Sat out his freshman season as a redshirt.

High School: Two-year letterwinner at Ridgeview High School for coach Tom MacPherson...as a senior, he tallied 60 tackles, three forced fumbles and an interception as a safety...as a junior, he registered 20 tackles and an interception...teammates with fellow Dolphins Nathan Conner and Brett Bonds.

Personal: Born May 28, 1986, in Jacksonville, Fla...son of Mike Johnson and Lisa Denny...father, Mike, played college soccer at Jacksonville University from 1981-84 and is currently the head coach of the program...has two brothers: Kyle and Jake; and one sister, Kailee...major is undeclared.