2016 Football Roster

Joe Mattis
Joe Mattis
Mike Gallagher

28 Tyler Johnson

28 Tyler Johnson

  • Position:
    Running Back
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-10 / 200
  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown:
    North East, Pa.
  • High School:
    North East
  • Major:
    Sport and Exercise Science/Physical Therapy

Summary

Biography

2016: Returns as one of Gannon’s running backs with starting experience.

2015: Played in all 11 games, starting two … was Gannon’s second-leading rusher with 372 yards … made his first career start against Clarion … received a second starting nod against Edinboro, rushing for 43 yards on 10 carries during a 49-42 victory … rushed for a season-high 65 yards and one touchdown during a 66-31 win at Kutztown …  surpassed the 50-yard plateau three times … accumulated 57 rushing yards during victories against Cheyney and Seton Hill.

2014: Saw action in every game … was Gannon’s third-leading rusher with 190 yards and two touchdowns … received his first career carry at Cheyney, accumulating 110 yards and two touchdowns on 19 attempts … produced 65 all-purpose yards at Clarion … rushed for 24 yards on four carries against the Golden Eagles … made his first career catch at Clarion, picking up 41 yards … had 45 rushing yards on 12 carries at Edinboro … recorded 13 tackles on special teams … had multiple tackles in a game five times.

2013: Played in 10 games as a redshirt freshman, mostly on special teams … missed only the second game of the season against West Chester … did not receive a carry … recorded his first two career tackles at Lake Erie on special teams … followed his opening performance with two more tackles during week three against Slippery Rock … concluded the campaign with a season-high three tackles at Lock Haven, including a pair of solo stops … made a tackle on special teams during six different games.

2012: Redshirted.

High School: Played for head coach Matt Shesman at North East (Pa.) High School ... was a three-time all-region first-team selection as a defensive back ... named to the all-region first team twice as a running back ... earned all-state honorable-mention accolades as a junior running back ... named to the all-state third team as a senior defensive back ... graduated as North East's career rushing leader ... was part of region championship teams as a freshman and senior ... helped North East finish as the region's runner-up during his sophomore and junior campaigns ... graduated with high honors ... was a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Sport and Exercise Science/Physical Therapy major ... has one sister ... is the son of Theresa, William and stepfather Jeremy.

Career Highs
Rushes:
19 at Cheyney (9/13/14)
Rushing Yards: 110 at Cheyney (9/13/14)
Rushing Touchdowns: 2 at Cheyney (9/13/14)
Receptions: 2 at East Stroudsburg (11/14/15); vs. Slippery Rock (10/3/15)
Reception Yards: 41 at Clarion (9/27/14)
All-Purpose Yards: 110 at Cheyney (9/13/14)
Tackles: 3 at Lock Haven (11/16/13)
Solo Tackles: 2 at Clarion (9/27/14); at Lock Haven (11/16/13)
Assisted Tackles: 2 vs. Mercyhurst (10/11/14); vs. Slippery Rock (9/21/13)
Points: 12 at Cheyney (9/13/14)
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Historical Player Information

  • 37

    2012Freshman

    Running Back
    5'10" 190 lbs
    37
  • 28

    2013Redshirt Freshman

    Running Back
    5'10" 200 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2014Redshirt Sophomore

    Running Back
    5'10" 200 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2015Redshirt Junior

    Running Back
    5'10" 200 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2016Redshirt Senior

    Running Back
    5'10" 200 lbs
    28