The University of Mississippi Athletics
2016 Football Roster

Jersey Number 55
Tyler Putman
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 308
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Olive Branch, Miss.
- High School:
- DeSoto Central
Has battled knee injuries, but stayed healthy in the spring ... Versatile player who can provide depth at guard and tackle.
2015: Did not see action.
2014: Did not see action and was redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Listed as a 4-star prospect and the No. 19 offensive tackle in the nation by ESPN.com ... Also listed as a top-50 tackle by Rivals.com ... ESPN.com ranks him the seventh-best prospect in Mississippi ... Missed his senior season with a torn ACL ... Coached in high school by Matt Wallace ... Also played basketball at DeSoto Central.
PERSONAL: Son of Rick and Lorraine Putman ... Full name is Tyler Devin Putman ... Born: Dec. 28, 1995 ... Business marketing major ... Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2014 ... Made Dean’s Honor Roll for Fall 2014.
2015: Did not see action.
2014: Did not see action and was redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Listed as a 4-star prospect and the No. 19 offensive tackle in the nation by ESPN.com ... Also listed as a top-50 tackle by Rivals.com ... ESPN.com ranks him the seventh-best prospect in Mississippi ... Missed his senior season with a torn ACL ... Coached in high school by Matt Wallace ... Also played basketball at DeSoto Central.
PERSONAL: Son of Rick and Lorraine Putman ... Full name is Tyler Devin Putman ... Born: Dec. 28, 1995 ... Business marketing major ... Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2014 ... Made Dean’s Honor Roll for Fall 2014.
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