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Devin Tyler
No. 57
Born: (1986-07-02) July 2, 1986 (age 38)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) OL
Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight 300 lb (140 kg)
College Temple
High school Suitland (Suitland, Maryland)
Career history
As player
2010 Arizona Cardinals*
2010 Baltimore Ravens*
2011 Saskatchewan Roughriders*
2011–2012 Edmonton Eskimos
2013–2014 Saskatchewan Roughriders
2014–2015 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
*Offseason or practice squad only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
  • Playing stats at NFL.com

Devin Tyler was born on July 2, 1986. He is a former American football player. Devin played as an offensive lineman. He went to Suitland High School in Forestville, Maryland. Later, he played college football at Temple University. Devin played for several professional teams. These included the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Edmonton Eskimos, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Devin Tyler's Football Journey

Starting in the NFL

Devin Tyler began his professional football career in the National Football League (NFL). He signed with the Arizona Cardinals on April 25, 2010. He was with the Cardinals for a short time. Later that year, on August 1, 2010, he joined the Baltimore Ravens. Devin was released by the Ravens in September 2010.

Playing in the CFL

In May 2011, Devin moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL). He signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was released by them in June 2011. On August 15, 2011, Devin signed with the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos. He played in 22 games for the Eskimos. These games were during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. He left the Eskimos in December 2012.

Grey Cup Champion

Devin returned to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in July 2013. This was a very special year for him! The Roughriders won the 101st Grey Cup. This is the championship game of the CFL. They beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on November 24, 2013. Devin was released by the Roughriders in August 2014.

Time with the Blue Bombers

On August 27, 2014, Devin joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. He was first signed to their practice squad. Devin played in four games for the Blue Bombers in 2014. All four games were starts. He also played in one game during the 2015 season. This game was also a start. He was released by the team on December 7, 2015.

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