Monmouth University Athletics

Returning starter at outside linebacker for the Hawks.

2007 (Junior): Started in 10 games at outside linebacker for Monmouth...Finished the season with 35 tackles, including 15 solo stops... Had a career-high seven tackles in season opener against Maine (9/1)... Made five tackles against Robert Morris (9/8) and Albany (11/10)... Caught first career interception against the Great Danes... Had a career-high four solo tackles against the Colonials... Finished with one and half tackles for a loss and a pass breakup... Named to the 2007 NEC Academic Honor Roll.

2006 (Sophomore): Appeared in seven games as a reserve linebacker, recording seven tackles... Named to the 2006 NEC Academic Honor Roll.

2005 (Freshman): Did not see action as a freshman.

High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, N.J... Played linebacker, defensive end, offensive guard and tight end for Coach Donohue... Served as team captain, named first-team All-Ocean County and second-team All-Shore as a senior... Logged 54 tackles, and five sacks as a senior... Booked 48 tackles, five sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception as a junior... Also earned three varsity letters in track & field as a shot putter.

Personal: Born Tyler Dwayne Burnett on November 30, 1986 in Plainfield, N.J... Son of Dwayne and Joanne Burnett... Majoring in history and education.