1. Tyler Anthony Ervin was born on October 7,1993 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back and return specialist.
18 Facts About Tyler Ervin
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Tyler Ervin played college football for the San Jose State Spartans.
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Tyler Ervin attended Colton High School, where he played high school football.
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On January 16,2011, Tyler Ervin signed with San Jose State University.
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Tyler Ervin began playing for the San Jose State Spartans as a true freshman in 2011 at running back and return specialist.
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Tyler Ervin became the first player to return a kickoff for a touchdown since 2005, when he returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown on November 12 against Utah State.
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Tyler Ervin took a medical redshirt year in 2013 after suffering an injury during the season opener against Sacramento State on August 29.
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Tyler Ervin finished his senior year with 1,601 rushing yards on 294 carries with 13 touchdowns and 45 receptions for 334 yards with two touchdowns.
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Tyler Ervin was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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Tyler Ervin has been compared to established all-purpose players in the NFL like Jamaal Charles and Darren Sproles.
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Tyler Ervin finished his rookie season with three receptions for 18 receiving yards to go along with return duties.
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On October 4,2017, Tyler Ervin was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn patellar tendon in Week 4.
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Tyler Ervin finished the 2017 season with eight receptions for 38 receiving yards to go along with four carries for 12 rushing yards.
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On November 7,2018, Tyler Ervin was waived by the Texans.
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On November 14,2018, Tyler Ervin was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens.
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On September 1,2019, Tyler Ervin was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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On December 2,2019, Tyler Ervin was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.
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Tyler Ervin was placed on injured reserve on December 9,2020.