Tyler Lemons

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-10
Weight:
195
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Belmont, N.C.
High School:
South Point

Notes: Slated to be the starter at inside linebacker again this year • Has started 18 consecutive games • Has made 23 career starts, the most of any returning lettermen.

2008: Named second-team All-PFL • Ranked second in the league in tackles and tackles by linebackers • Tied for second in the league in forced fumbles • Started all 11 contests • Totaled 91 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles • Had 11 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble vs. Jacksonville; forced fumble set up the game-winning field goal • Credited with 10 tackles against Morehead State and Marist • Had nine tackles, including two for loss, and a sack vs. San Diego • Posted nine tackles and a tackle for loss at Campbell • Collected nine tackles at Drake and eight vs. Dayton • Posted six tackles (one for loss) and a forced fumble at UNC Pembroke.

2007: Played in all 10 games, making seven starts • Registered seven solo tackles and a tackle for loss at Jacksonville • Collected four tackles and a sack at San Diego • Had four tackles, including one for loss vs. Valparaiso • Made seven tackles at Butler • Had six stops and two pass breakups vs. Drake • Posted three tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup at Dayton • Recorded three tackles and recovered a fumble vs. Lenoir-Rhyne.

2006: Ranked 20th in the PFL among defensive backs in tackles with 34 • Played in nine games and started four • Had three stops and a fumble recovery at Lenoir-Rhyne • Posted a season-high 11 tackles and a pass break-up vs. San Diego • Had seven tackles, an interception and a pass breakup vs. Dayton • Recorded four tackles and an interception at Valparaiso • Collected four tackles vs. Butler.

Prep Years: Three-time all-conference player for Coach John Devine at South Point • Only sophomore starter on N.C. 3-AA State Champion team • MVP and Most Versatile Player Award as senior captain • All-Gaston Gazette first team defense and second team offense as a senior • Led team in rushing, tackles and touchdowns • Broke 32-year-old school record for passing yards in a game • Charlotte Observer Player of the Week • All-conference pole vaulter on track team as a senior • Also swam and played baseball • Gaston Gazette Best Camp; Brightest of 2006 • Junior Marshal • Duke Energy Scholarship • President of FCA • Boy’s State • Broyhill Leadership Conference • Beta Club • National Honor Roll.

Personal: Born May 14, 1988, in Belmont, N.C. • Brother Alex ’07 was a defensive back for the Wildcats • Father wrestled at Appalachian State • Uncle Steve Jones played soccer and basketball and UNCG • Active member of church youth group • Volunteers weekly at elderly housing facility • Gaston County Special Olympics coach • Younger of two sons of Sandy and Clay.