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Tyler Owens

Tyler Owens is an American professional football safety currently playing for the Washington Commanders in the NFL. He went undrafted in 2024 and signed with the Commanders. Before turning professional, Owens played college football for both the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. His professional career has just begun in 2024.


May 12, 2001: Tyler Owens' Birth

On May 12, 2001, Tyler Owens was born. He would later become an American professional football safety.

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2019: Freshman Season at Texas

In 2019, as a true freshman at Texas, Tyler Owens played in 13 games, starting one and recording eight tackles.

2020: Second Season at Texas

In 2020, Tyler Owens totaled two tackles in nine games for the Texas Longhorns.

2021: Transfer to Texas Tech

In 2021, Tyler Owens played five games and recorded two tackles for Texas before entering the NCAA transfer portal and transferring to Texas Tech Red Raiders.

2023: Career-Best Season at Texas Tech

In 2023, Tyler Owens had a career-best season at Texas Tech with 37 tackles and two pass breakups.

2024: Controversial Interview at NFL Combine

In 2024, Tyler Owens gained media attention during an interview at the NFL Combine for stating that he does not believe in outer space or other planets, citing the Bible and finding "valid points" in the Flat Earth theory, leading to controversy.

2024: Signing with the Washington Commanders

In 2024, Tyler Owens signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent, marking the beginning of his NFL career.

January 4, 2025: Placed on Injured Reserve

On January 4, 2025, Tyler Owens was placed on injured reserve by the Washington Commanders.