Tyler Vrabel Explained

Tyler Vrabel
Number:73
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:June 24, 2000
Birth Place:Bellaire, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:319
High School:St. Pius X
(Houston, Texas)
College:Boston College (2018–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:2
Pfr:VrabTy00

Tyler Vrabel (born June 24, 2000) is an American former football offensive tackle. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons after playing college football at Boston College.

College career

In Vrabel's collegiate career, he started in 33 of the 35 games he played, allowed seven sacks and was flagged for 11 penalties.[1] Vrabel was also named honorable mention all-Atlantic Coast Conference in three seasons.[2]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2022 NFL draft, Vrabel signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.[3] Vrabel was cut on August 30, 2022, during final roster cuts, however, he was signed to the practice squad a day later.[4] [5] On January 9, 2023, Vrabel signed a reserve/futures contract with the Falcons.[6]

Vrabel was cut during the 2023 final roster cuts by the Falcons, but was signed to the team's practice squad a day later.[7] [8] On December 9, 2023, Vrabel was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's week 14 matchup.[9] [10] On December 10, 2023, Vrabel made his NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he played 61 total snaps.[11] [12] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2024.[13]

On July 30, 2024, Vrabel was placed on the reserve/retired list by the Falcons.[14]

Personal life

Vrabel is the son of retired linebacker and former Tennessee Titans head coach, Mike Vrabel.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. The One Player the Tennessee Titans Won't Draft . Sports Illustrated . April 21, 2022 . December 12, 2023.
  2. Web site: DiLullo . Mikey . Mike Vrabel's son is a 2022 NFL Draft prospect: Meet Boston College's Tyler Vrabel . The Tennessean . December 12, 2023.
  3. Web site: Gray . Nick . Boston College OL Tyler Vrabel, son of Titans coach Mike Vrabel, signed by Atlanta Falcons as UDFA . The Tennessean . December 12, 2023.
  4. Web site: Choate . Dave . Falcons 2022 roster cuts tracker . The Falcoholic . August 30, 2022 . December 12, 2023.
  5. Web site: Dajani . Jordan . Falcons sign Tyler Vrabel, son of Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, to practice squad . CBS Sports . December 12, 2023.
  6. Web site: Falcons' Tyler Vrabel: Signs futures deal . CBS Sports . December 12, 2023.
  7. Web site: Waack . Terrin . Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023 . Atlanta Falcons.com . December 12, 2023.
  8. Web site: Urben . Matt . Atlanta Falcons 16-man practice squad tracker . Falcons Wire . December 9, 2023 . December 12, 2023.
  9. Web site: Waack . Terrin . Falcons elevate a linebacker, offensive lineman from the practice squad for Week 14 . Atlanta Falcons.com . December 12, 2023.
  10. News: Ledbetter . D. Orlando . Falcons promote Tyler Vrabel, Milo Eifler to game-day roster . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . December 12, 2023.
  11. Web site: Tyler Vrabel . Pro Football Reference . December 12, 2023.
  12. Web site: Prakash . Abhinav . Titans HC Mike Vrabel's Son Tyler Set To Make His NFL Debut For The Falcons . Essentially Sports . December 10, 2023 . December 12, 2023.
  13. Web site: Falcons sign 16 players to reserve/future contracts in 2024. January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024. Terrin. Waack.
  14. Web site: Atlanta Falcons Place OT on Retired List, Release Rookie WR. August 1, 2024. si.com. en.
  15. Web site: Tyler Vrabel Declares for 2022 NFL Draft. Patel. Niraj. BC Interrupted. January 18, 2022. September 24, 2023.