The Top Junior Defensive End In Texas: Tyler Armstrong

Tyler Armstrong is a 4 Star recruit who plays Defensive End at Killeen Shoemaker High School. Armstrong is ranked as the 171st best recruit in the class of 2028 and is ranked as a top 20 Defensive End in the class as well. In addition, Armstrong is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of Texas and is listed as the #1 Defensive End in the state of Texas. He holds offers from schools such as Texas, Texas Tech and UNC.

Who are some role models in your life?
Some role models in my life, I would say, are my parents and some of my coaches.

What artists do you listen to pregame to get you hyped up?
Some artists I listen to really expand into different categories, like calm music and sometimes rap.

What are the strengths of your game?
A strength of my game is that I can time when a tackle makes his punch so I can do my move.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory is when I got a pick-six my first varsity game ever.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best players I ever played with were Jamal Polite and Brandon Brown Jr.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give is to stay humble, keep God in your life, and grind.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 13 when I fell in love with football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
One sports hero I wish I could meet is T.J. Watt.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment was OBJ’s one-handed catch.