Born: July 13, 1999 — Calgary, Alberta
Entering 2025:  Years as a Lion: 4th   Years in CFL: 4th   Status: National
Career Games: 15   Playoffs: 0    Grey Cup: 0

Acquired:

The BC Lions selected Tyler in the sixth round (51st overall) of the 2021 CFL Draft. He re-upped with an extension on November 22, 2023.

Highlights:

2024: It was a breakthrough third season for Tyler as he suited up in 13 regular season contests while starting at both centre and guard due to injuries on the offensive line. Packer and the unit helped William Stanback establish a new career-high in rushing yards and Justin McInnis emerge as the CFL’s receiving leader.

2023: Tyler spent the 2023 season on the practice roster.

2022: Tyler spent the majority of his first pro season on the practice squad and would dress for two regular season contests as an extra offensive lineman.

College:

2017-21:  After returning for his final year of eligibility in 2021, Tyler played 29 total games for the Calgary Dinos. He was the first Dino rookie to start at tackle since former Lion Kirby Fabien in 2009.  Tyler has played in major games such as the Mitchell Bowl, the Hardy Cup, and started at right tackle for the 2019 Vanier Cup where the Dinos won their first U SPORTS championship since 1995. Tyler was named Canada West Rookie of the Year in 2017 and a Canada West All-Star in 2018.

Personal:

In 2020, Tyler was one of the three Dinos invited to the College Gridiron Showcase in Fort Worth, Texas. His nickname is “Pack” and his favourite NFL team is the Green Bay Packers.