| No. 12 Arizona Rattlers | |
| Wide receiver | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: January 12, 1988 | |
| Place of birth: Des Moines, IA | |
| High School: Coronado High School | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Southern Utah | |
| Undrafted in 2011 | |
| Debuted in 2012 for the Utah Blaze | |
| Career history | |
| |
| Roster status: Physically unable to perform | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Receptions | 109 |
| Yards | 1,183 |
| Touchdowns | 30 |
| Stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Tysson Poots (born January 12, 1988) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.[1][2][3][4]
Early years[]
Poots played high school football at Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada. He was a two time All-State wide receiver. He finished his career with a total 2,014 receiving yards, 270 tackles, 19 sacks and 8 interceptions.
Poots also lettered in Basketball & Nominee of Mc Donald all American
College career[]
Poots had a career total of 43 TD's, 3,970 yards Poots was named as a Great West Conference all conference receiver in 3 of his 4 seasons with the Thunderbirds. Poots was a Walter Payton camp Nominee
Professional career[]
Dallas Cowboys[]
Poots went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, but was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on August 1, 2011. Poots was released during final cuts.
Utah Blaze[]
After failing to make the Cowboys, Poots was assigned to the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League on September 30, 2011.
References[]
- ↑ Brewer, Ray (27 July 2011). "Ex-local prep football stars get NFL deals". Las Vegas Sun. http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/high-school-sports-scene/2011/jul/27/local-prep-football-stars-get-nfl-deals/. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20110802/SPORTS/108020311
- ↑ "Former UTSA sprinter’s days with Cowboys could be numbered". http://blog.mysanantonio.com/nfl/2011/08/former-utsa-sprinters-days-with-cowboys-could-be-numbered/. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ Mendez, Carlos (31 July 2011). "Young safeties make an impact as Cowboys search for help". Fort Worth Star Telegram. http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/07/31/3259511/young-safeties-make-an-impact.html. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
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