Tyrel shifted to wide receiver during spring practice but is expected to see action all over the field in 2010

2009
Provided the Jackrabbits with another option at running back and in the return game ... averaged 5.6 yards per carry in 17 rushing attempts ... rushed for season-high 43 yards on only five attempts at Cal Poly ... broke off career-best 26-yard rush in Hobo Day victory over Northern Iowa ... lone reception of season was a 7-yard catch against Southern Illinois ... was one of team's top kick returners, averaging 26.1 yards per return ... named Missouri Valley Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week after 118 yards on kick returns, including 84-yarder, against Minnesota ... also saw action defensively late in the season, tallying three tackles in home game against Southern Illinois and in Football Championship Subdivision playoff game at Montana ... recipient of Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award and member of MVFC Honor Roll

2008
Honored as team's Offensive Scout Player of the Year during redshirt season ... earned squad's weekly scout offense award three times

BEFORE SDSU
Ran for more than 3,300 yards and averaged nine yards per carry during four-year career at Yankton High School ... was a two-time all-Eastern South Dakota honoree and was selected to the Class AA all-state team as a defensive back in 2007 under the direction of head coach Arlin Likness ... also competed in basketball and track, winning a state title in the 300-meter hurdles as a sophomore and finishing as runner-up his junior year ... honor roll student