Valparaiso University

Prep: Three-year varsity letter winner… Earned first-team all-district as well as second team all-state and first team all-conference… Set his school's single-season rushing record, single-season touchdown record and became the school's all-time leading rusher… Had 342 yards and two touchdowns on 35 carries against Harvey as a junior… Had the game-winning touchdown in the homecoming game against Harvey… As a junior, set the school rushing record at 1,872 on 216 carries and 24 touchdowns… Played hockey all four years of high school… Team captain on the gridiron from his sophomore through senior season.
 
Personal: Majoring in marketing… Son of Amy and Russell Tye… Has one sister (Lila)… Hobbies include working out, time with family and God… Started playing football in high school.