Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Explained

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
Current Team:Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Number:9
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:30 April 1999
Birth Place:Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:259
High School:Hazen (Renton, Washington)
College:Washington (2017–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:1
Draftpick:32
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:114
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:13.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:6
Pfr:T/TryoJo00

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (born April 30, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington and was drafted by the Buccaneers in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Tryon-Shoyinka was born in Seattle and grew up in nearby Renton, Washington and attended Hazen High School, where he played baseball, basketball and football.[1] As a senior, he was named regional defensive lineman of the year by The Seattle Times. A 3-star defensive end recruit, Tryon-Shoyinka originally committed to play college football at Washington State but changed it to attend the University of Washington over offers from Eastern Washington, Oregon, and Utah.[2] [3]

College career

Tryon-Shoyinka redshirted his true freshman season at the University of Washington.[4] As a redshirt freshman, he played in 12 games with 20 tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack.[5] [6] Tryon-Shoyinka made 41 tackles with 12.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks in his redshirt sophomore season and was named second-team All-Pac-12 Conference.[7] [8] Following the Pac-12's original announcement that they would postpone the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tryon-Shoyinka announced that he would prepare for the 2021 NFL draft.[9]

Professional career

Tryon-Shoyinka was selected in the first round (32nd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft by the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[10] He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $11 million, on June 22, 2021.[11]

On April 30, 2024, the Buccaneers declined the fifth-year option on Tryon-Shoyinka's contract, making him a free agent after the 2024 season.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Raley . Dan . April 4, 2020 . Never Quit Tryon: UW Defender Brings Relentless Pass Rush, Plenty of Swagger . September 24, 2020 . SI.com.
  2. Web site: Brenden . Sarah . January 18, 2017 . Former Cougar commit flips to the Dawgs . September 24, 2020 . Renton Reporter.
  3. Web site: Joe Tryon, 2017 Strongside Defensive End, Washington . January 8, 2024 . Rivals.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: Jude . Adam . November 20, 2018 . Washington turns to young Joe Tryon, a one-time WSU commit, in hopes of solving pass-rush problems in Apple Cup . September 24, 2020 . The Spokesman-Review.
  5. Web site: Caple . Christian . August 20, 2019 . ‘Just starting to scratch the surface’: Joe Tryon could lead what Washington hopes is improved pass rush in 2019 . September 24, 2020 . The Athletic.
  6. Web site: Vorel . Mike . April 8, 2019 . Can sophomore Joe Tryon help improve ‘pitiful’ UW Huskies pass rush this fall? . September 24, 2020 . Seattle Times.
  7. Web site: Caple . Christian . July 28, 2020 . Washington’s most important players: No. 4 Joe Tryon . September 24, 2020 . The Athletic.
  8. Web site: Rittenberg . Adam . August 30, 2020 . Washington linebacker Joe Tryon entering NFL draft . September 24, 2020 . ESPN.com.
  9. Web site: Smith . Michael David . August 30, 2020 . University of Washington pass rusher Joe Tryon enters NFL draft . September 24, 2020 . . NBC Sports.
  10. Web site: Vitali . Carmen . April 30, 2021 . Buccaneers Select OLB Joe Tryon with 32nd Pick of the 2021 NFL Draft . May 7, 2021 . Buccaneers.com.
  11. Web site: Raley . Dan . June 23, 2021 . Tryon Becomes an $11 Million Man After Signing his NFL Contract . July 26, 2021 . SI.com.
  12. Web site: Report: Bucs declining fifth-year option on OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka’s contract. Williams, Charean. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. April 30, 2024.

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