Ty Warren facts for kids
Warren with the New England Patriots in 2009
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| Position: | Defensive line coach | ||||||||
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| Born: | February 6, 1981 Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Bryan | ||||||||
| College: | Texas A&M | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13 | ||||||||
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Ty'ron Markeith Warren (born February 6, 1981) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive end for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Most of his career was with the New England Patriots.
Ty Warren played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. The Patriots picked him in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft. He was a first-team All-Pro player in 2007. He also won two Super Bowls with the Patriots. In 2010, he was named to the Patriots All-2000s Team.
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Early Life and Family
Ty Warren grew up in Bryan, Texas. His single mother and grandparents raised him. His family did not have much money. Ty helped take care of his younger brothers and sisters. He also worked many small jobs from a young age.
He met his wife, Kesha Drayton, at the local Boys and Girls Club. They have six daughters, including two sets of twins. Ty still helps out in his hometown. His uncle, Curtis Dickey, was also a famous football player. He played for Texas A&M and was drafted into the NFL.
High School Football Star
Ty went to Bryan High School. He was great at both football and track. In football, he was a top defensive end. He made 22 sacks and 248 tackles during his high school career.
As a senior, he was named first-team All-State. He had nine sacks and 109 tackles that year. Ty took his first airplane trip to play in an all-star game in California. He graduated from Bryan High in 1999.
College Career at Texas A&M
Ty Warren went to Texas A&M University. He studied agricultural development. He played for the Texas A&M Aggies football team from 1999 to 2002. He played different positions on the defensive line. He was a defensive end and a defensive tackle.
In 2000, he started eight games and had 38 tackles. He also had five sacks. In 2001, he was named first-team All-Big 12 Conference. He finished his college career with 144 tackles and 13.5 sacks.
After his NFL career, Ty went back to Texas A&M. He finished his degree in May 2011. He was the first person in his family to graduate from college.
Professional Football Career
New England Patriots Years
The Patriots' coach, Bill Belichick, and his team were very impressed with Ty. They traded to pick him 13th overall in the 2003 NFL draft. In his first season (2003), Ty played in all 16 games. He had 33 tackles and one sack. He helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers. This was his first Super Bowl ring.
In 2004, Ty became a starter at defensive end. He played in all 16 games. He had 48 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He won his second Super Bowl ring when the Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX. In 2005, he started all 16 games again. He had 68 tackles.
Ty had a great year in 2006. He made a career-high 84 tackles and 7.5 sacks. Many people thought he should have been in the Pro Bowl. He was seen as one of the most underrated players in the NFL.
Before the 2007 season, his teammates chose him as a team captain. He signed a new contract with the Patriots. In 2007, he was second on the team in tackles with 83. He also had four sacks.
Coach Belichick often praised Ty Warren. He said Ty worked very hard to improve since he was drafted. Ty's 2008 season was shorter because of a groin injury. He played in 13 games and had 41 tackles. He had surgery for his injury in early 2009.
In 2009, Ty started eight games. He missed some games due to an ankle injury. He finished the season with 46 tackles. In 2010, Ty suffered a hip injury during training camp. He was placed on injured reserve, which ended his season. The Patriots released him in July 2011.
Denver Broncos and Retirement
On August 2, 2011, the Denver Broncos signed Ty Warren. However, he missed the entire 2011-2012 season. He had a triceps injury early in training camp.
In 2012, he agreed to a new contract with the Broncos. But in the first week of the regular season, he tore his triceps again. This injury caused him to miss the rest of the 2012 season. After that, Ty Warren did not sign with any other team. He retired from playing professional football.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Ty Warren became a football coach. In 2020, he was a minority coaching assistant for the Detroit Lions. He even served as the interim defensive line coach for one game. This happened because the regular coach was out due to health protocols.
Ty has also worked as a preseason coaching intern for the New Orleans Saints. He was hired by the Orlando Guardians on September 13, 2022, as a defensive line coach. He is currently the defensive line coach for the Rice Owls.
