Final Bio
Big, physical lineman who possesses excellent technique ... Had started the first 23 games of his career at left tackle as the blindside blocker to quarterback Christian Chapman, but was suspended for violating team rules prior to the Fresno State game and eventually missing the rest of the season.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2018)
Was a preseason first-team all-Mountain West selection by the league media, Athlon Sports, Phil Steele Magazine and Street & Smith’s ... Had played all 687 offensive snaps prior to being suspended ... Started the team’s first 10 games at left tackle ... Earned the start in the opener at No. 13/13 Stanford, and again vs. Sacramento State and No. 23/25 Arizona State ... Started again vs. Eastern Michigan, where he was named to the Pro Football Focus Mountain West Team of the Week ... Also started at rv/No. 24 Boise State, against Air Force, vs. San José State, at Nevada, at New Mexico and vs. UNLV ... Was suspended against Fresno State for a violation of team rules and did not play the rest of the season.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2017)
Was named a USA Today Freshman All-American ... Earned second-team all-Mountain West accolades from the league’s coaches and media ... Also was a third-team all-MW pick by Phil Steele Magazine ... Was named the team’s Offensive Lineman of the Year ... Started the team’s 13 games at left tackle as a redshirt freshman ... Earned his first career start in his first career game in the opener against UC Davis ... Also started at Arizona State, against No. 19/19 Stanford, at Air Force, vs. Northern Illinois, at UNLV, against Boise State, vs. Fresno State, at Hawai’i, San José State, against Nevada, vs. New Mexico and against Army West Point in the Armed Forces Bowl.
REDSHIRT SEASON (2016)
Traveled the entire season as the backup to senior Kwayde Miller, but ultimately did not play and ended up redshirting.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played three years at Fernley High School in Fernley, Nev., starring on both sides of the ball ... Led the Vaqueros to back-to-back 7-2 league seasons after going 5-4 in 2013 ... Was all-league and all-state at both offensive and defensive line ... Also was chosen as the lineman of the year ... Recorded 108 tackles over the past three seasons, including 95 over the past two years (according to MaxPreps) ... Added seven sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, eight pass deflections and two blocked field goals ... Is a two-star recruit as an offensive tackle at both Rivals and Scout ... Also played two years of basketball, and was a member of the swimming and wrestling team one year apiece.
PERSONAL
Tyler Joseph Roemer was born March 6, 1998, in Reno, Nev. ... Son of William and Tara Roemer ... Also was recruited by Louisville ... Was majoring in interdisciplinary studies.