Wilhelm Tye was born on November 4,1991 and is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League.
16 Facts About Will Tye
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Will Tye played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and Stony Brook Seawolves, and signed with the New York Giants in 2015 as an undrafted free agent.
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Will Tye was the first player from Stony Brook to reach the NFL and played two seasons for the Giants and one for the New York Jets.
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Will Tye then did his final year of high school at Salisbury School in Salisbury, Connecticut, where he was labeled a three-star recruit by Rivals and Scout.
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Will Tye was recruited to play for the Florida State University Seminoles in 2010 before transferring to Stony Brook University for the 2013 season.
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In two seasons as a Seawolf, Will Tye recorded 79 catches for 1,015 yards and nine touchdowns.
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Will Tye competed with Larry Donnell, Adrien Robinson, Daniel Fells and Jerome Cunningham for the tight end job.
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Will Tye became the first player from Stony Brook to play in the NFL.
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Will Tye made the final 53-man roster and started the 2016 season on the Giants active roster.
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Will Tye's statistics regressed in 2016 as he recorded 48 receptions for 395 yards and only one touchdown.
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On February 15,2017, Will Tye re-signed with the Giants on a one-year deal.
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On September 2,2017, the day of final roster cuts, Will Tye was released by the Giants.
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Will Tye was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 3,2017.
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On October 12,2017, Will Tye was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.
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On November 13,2018, Will Tye was signed to the Eagles practice squad.
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Will Tye was released during final roster cuts on August 30,2019.