2011 — Offensive scout team player of the week for prep work ahead of team’s win over Nevada.

BEFORE OREGON — A two-year letterwinner in football under head coach Steve Belles at Hamilton High School … Garnered four stars from Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com, and three stars from ESPN … Ranked as the 16th-best prep offensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com and No. 22 by Scout.com … Considered the No. 5 player in the state of Arizona by Rivals.com … PrepStar Magazine All-West Region … Helped the Huskies to back-to-back state titles and a 29-1 overall record during his junior and senior seasons, ending his prep career as a part of 25 consecutive victories … As a senior in 2010, was named to the All-5A Fiesta Region football team as a long snapper … Helped pave the way for a rushing offense that averaged nearly 264 yards per game and 7.4 yards per carry while totaling 46 rushing touchdowns … Earned honorable mention accolades at offensive tackle during junior season, as well as All-Region first-team honors as a long snapper … Hamilton averaged more than 280 yards per game on the ground and scored 54 rushing touchdowns.

PERSONAL — Born Tyler Kevin Johnstone in Chandler, Ariz. Parents: Kevin and Wendy Johnstone. Family: Two sisters. High School (Coach): Hamilton (Steve Belles), 2011. Major: Undeclared.