Tysson Poots
| No. 19 Las Vegas Outlaws | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | January 12, 1988 |
| Place of birth: | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Henderson (NV) Coronado |
| College: | Southern Utah |
| Undrafted: | 2011 |
Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career Arena football statistics as of 2014 | |
| Receptions: | 239 |
| Yards: | 2,744 |
| Touchdowns: | 74 |
| Tackles: | 30 |
| Stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Tysson Poots (born January 12, 1988) is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Outlaws of the Arena Football League (AFL). He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.[1][2][3][4]
Early years
Poots played high school football at Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada. He was a two-time All-State wide receiver. He finished his career with a total 2,014 receiving yards, 270 tackles, 19 sacks and 8 interceptions.
Poots also lettered in basketball & nominee of McDonald's All-American.
College career
Poots had a career total of 43 TD's, 3,970 yards Poots was named as a Great West Conference all conference receiver in 3 of his 4 seasons with the Thunderbirds. Poots was a Walter Payton camp Nominee
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Poots went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, but was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on August 1, 2011. Poots was released during final cuts.
Utah Blaze
After failing to make the Cowboys, Poots was assigned to the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League on September 30, 2011.
Arizona Rattlers
Poots was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers in 2013, helping the Rattlers advance to ArenaBowl XXVI against the Philadelphia Soul. Poots had a 14-yard touchdown reception in the ArenaBowl.[5]
Las Vegas Outlaws
On February 19, 2015, Poots was assigned to the Las Vegas Outlaws.
References
- ↑ Brewer, Ray (27 July 2011). "Ex-local prep football stars get NFL deals". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20110802/SPORTS/108020311
- ↑ "Former UTSA sprinter’s days with Cowboys could be numbered". Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ Mendez, Carlos (31 July 2011). "Young safeties make an impact as Cowboys search for help". Fort Worth Star Telegram. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ Joe Williams (August 17, 2013). "ArenaBowl XXVI: Rattlers win 2nd Arena Football League title in row". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
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