Tyler Lorenzen
Tyler Lorenzen signing autographs at the 2010 UConn spring game at Rentschler Field. | |
New Orleans Saints | |
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College: | Connecticut |
Undrafted: | 2009 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
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Tyler John Lorenzen (Born December 24, 1985 in Fremont, Iowa) is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football for the University of Connecticut.
Early years
Lorenzen attended Eddyville-Blakesburg High School, where he led the football team to two state playoff appearances.
Junior college career
Previous to playing at the University of Connecticut, Lorenzen played a season at Palomar College in San Marcos, California. Following his season at Palomar, he was rated the No. 2 junior college quarterback prospect in the nation for the class of 2007 by JCGridiron.com.[citation needed]
College career
Lorenzen played college football at Connecticut, where he was a quarterback and started 21 games in two seasons for the Huskies.