Tyler Hammett

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
6-1
Weight:
185
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Waynesboro, Ga.
High School:
Burke County

2010: Played in the final six games of the season after an injury kept him out of the first five • Made five tackles on the season • Had three stops (2 solo) vs. San Diego • Also recorded a tackle at Drake and vs. Dayton • Named to PFL Academic Honor Roll.

2009: Played in the secondary in the final six games of the season • Had four tackles (3 solo) vs. Morehead State • Named to PFL Academic Honor Roll.

2008: Named to PFL Academic Honor Roll • Did not see any game action for the Wildcats.

Prep Years: Lettered three seasons for coach Eric Parker at Burke County High School • Broke nine school passing records • Won Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Award • Led team to first region championship in 10 years • Augusta Chronicle all-area honorable mention in football and baseball • Valedictorian, National Society of High School Scholars, Georgia Certificate of Merit, Wendy’s High School Heisman.

Personal: Born May 17, 1990 • The son of Randy and Linda Hammett • Has two older brothers, Ben and Drew.