| Tyrell Higgins |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Schertz, Texas
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| High School:
Clemens
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| Height / Weight:
6-3 / 279
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| Position:
DT
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| Experience:
So.-SQ*
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Tough, physical third-year defensive tackle who gained valuable experience working on the scout team as a redshirt in 2007 and in 2008 ... earned all-state honors as a prepster ... also was a two-time regional qualifier in the shot put.
SOPHOMORE (2009)
Appeared in four games at defensive tackle ... has three tackles, one TFL, one sack and one pressure on the season ... logged one tackle at Wyoming ... registered one tackle, one TFL, one sack and one pressure against UTEP... booked one tackle at Baylor.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008)
Member of the scout team who did not see action ... Redshirted in 2007
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Greg Ferrara at Clemens H.S. ... a three-year starter and letterwinner at defensive tackle and defensive end ... also saw action at tight end ... versatile two-sport letterman who recorded 205 tackles and 12 sacks during his final two prep seasons ... helped his team to a 24-3 record during that span ... tabbed second-team 4A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention 4A all-state by The Associated Press as a senior ... also named first-team all-district 26-4A and first-team all-area ... recorded 108 tackles, six sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries ... helped Clemens to a 13-2 record in advancing to the 4A state semifinals ... sprained his ankle in the first quarter of that game, but went on to record 10 tackles and two TFL in the 27-14 loss to La Marque ... named first-team all-district 26-4A as a junior ... notched 97 tackles, six sacks, eight PBD, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery ... helped Clemens to an 11-1 record in advancing to the 4A area finals ... also a two-year letterwinner in track and field participating in shot put and discus ... a two-time qualifier for regionals in the shot put.
PERSONAL
Born in Landsguhl, Germany ... has also lived in Universal City, Texas and Clarksville, Tenn. ... was a prep honor roll student ... participated in PALS (Peer Assistance and Leadership), mentoring at a local elementary school ... enjoys exercising and playing the piano.
