Torry McTyer

Torry McTyer (born April 10, 1995) is an American football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UNLV.

Torry McTyer
No. 20 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1995-04-10) April 10, 1995
Los Angeles, California
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Los Angeles (CA) Cathedral
College:UNLV
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Total tackles:34
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

High school

A three-star recruit according to ESPN, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, McTyer was rated the No. 154 prospect from California by ESPN.

College career

In 2016, started 11 games at cornerback and finished the season with 49 tackles, 15 passes defensed with 3 interceptions.[1]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

McTyer signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[2]

On August 31, 2019, McTyer was waived by the Dolphins.[3]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 3, 2019, McTyer was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.[4]

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 26, 2019, McTyer was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals off the Chiefs practice squad.[5]

On March 23, 2020, McTyer re-signed with the Bengals.[6]

Personal life

McTyer is the son of former NFL cornerback Tim McTyer.

References
  1. McTyer's career at UNLV
  2. "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 14 Undrafted College Free Agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 5, 2017.
  3. "Dolphins Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2019.
  4. "Chiefs Announce Practice Squad Players and Other Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. September 1, 2019.
  5. "Bengals Sign McTyer, Place Phillips On Reserve/Injured". Bengals.com. September 26, 2019.
  6. "Bengals Re-Sign Torry McTyer". Bengals.com. March 23, 2020.
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