Jyles Tucker
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherExpression error: Unexpected < operator.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jyles Christopher Tucker (born September 18, 1983) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was originally signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Tucker was also a member of the Carolina Panthers.
Early life
His hometown is Dover, New Jersey, but Tucker played high school football at Morristown-Beard School, and a post-graduate season at Hargrave Military Academy.[1]
Professional career
Tucker was one of five nominees for the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week award in Week 17. He recorded three tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles and a touchdown in the Chargers' 30–17 win over the Oakland Raiders.
Tucker was awarded the Week 17 AFC Defensive player of the week for his performance against the Oakland Raiders.
On August 25, 2008, it was announced that the Chargers re-signed Tucker for 5 years at a reported $14 million.
On July 28, 2011, he was released by San Diego.[2]
References
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- 1983 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Dover, New Jersey
- Players of American football from Morris County, New Jersey
- American football defensive ends
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- Wake Forest Demon Deacons football players
- San Diego Chargers players
- Morristown-Beard School alumni
- Hargrave Military Academy alumni
- Carolina Panthers players