Tyler Shipman

Height:
6-1
Weight:
240
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Buford, Ga.
High School:
Buford HS

As a Freshman (2015): Redshirted.

High School: Two-way player for coach Jess Simpson at eight-time Georgia state champion Buford HS ... played defensive end and tackle ... also saw time at fullback in goal line situations ... as a senior, helped team to a 14-0 record and third consecutive state championship and 40-game winning streak ... finished with 35 tackles, five hurries, four TFL, three sacks, a fumble recovery, and a blocked extra point ... as a junior, had 35 tackles and two sacks ... 2012 Captain's Award and 2011 Coaches' Award recipient ... also played lacrosse.

Personal: Parents are John Shipman and Lori Doran ... has two older brothers, Matthew and Tommy, and an older sister, Alana ... exercise science major.