Introduction
DeAngelo Tyson (born April 12, 1989) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was selected in the seventh round, 236th overall, by the Ravens in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.
Early life and high school
Tyson was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 12, 1989. During his childhood, Tyson lived in a home where his father wasn't around and his mother was somewhat abusive. When Tyson was 10 years old, his mother beat him badly enough that neighbors called for help. Tyson moved out of his mother's home and transferred to the Joseph Home for Boys, an affiliate of The Department of Family and Children Services. He lived in DFCS care until he completed middle school. Tyson attended Statesboro High School in Statesboro, Georgia, where he was teammates with Justin Houston. In his sophomore year, he was a member of 2005 AAAA state champion team. As a senior, he registered 54 tackles, 14 for loss, and nine sacks, and was a 2007 USA Today high school All-USA selection. He picked Georgia over Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina State, Auburn and Florida.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAngelo Tyson DT | Statesboro, Georgia | Statesboro (GA) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 276 lb (125 kg) | 5.1 | Jan 11, 2008 |
Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 83 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 3 (DT) Rivals: 4 (DT), 3 (GA) ESPN: 4 (DT) | ||||||
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College career
He played at Georgia.
Professional career
2012 NFL Draft
Projected as a 6th–7th rounder, Tyson was listed as the No. 22 defensive tackle available in the 2012 NFL Draft. Sports Illustrated described him as "tough college defensive lineman", who, however, "lacks great athleticism and upside for the next level."
| Ht | Wt | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2 1⁄2 in | 315 lb | 5.08 s | 1.74 s | 2.87 s | 4.68 s | 27 1⁄2 in | 9 ft 0 in | 30 reps | |||||||||||
| All values from Georgia Pro Day | |||||||||||||||||||
Baltimore Ravens
He was drafted in the 7th round, 236 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2012 NFL Draft. Tyson recorded his first career interception versus the Detroit Lions in Week 15 of the 2013 season. On September 5, 2015, he was waived-injured by the Ravens. On September 7, 2015, Tyson was released by the Ravens with an injury settlement.
Seattle Seahawks
He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks to a reserve/futures contract on January 19, 2016. On August 29, 2016, he was waived by the Seahawks.