PERSONAL — Born Tyler Jeffrey Briffett on February 15, 1990 in Marshfield, Mass. Grew up in Marshfield and Quincy, MA. Parents: Donald and Jolanta Briffett, stepmother Lois Briffett. Family: Two brothers and two sisters. High School (Coach): Sheldon (Marty Johnson) 2008 and Boston College High School (John Bartlett) 2005-2007. Major: Psychology. Redshirt: 2008.
2008 — Redshirt season ... Scout team player of the week on special teams for the week of the UCLA victory ... Added to the Ducks’ roster following the first game of the 2008 season when rosters were allowed to expand.
HIGH SCHOOL — After moving from Massachusetts, spent senior year locally at Sheldon High School as an all-around athlete ... Recorded 60 tackles, six sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery after converting from quarterback to defensive end ... Also saw time at safety for the Irish ... Named most inspirational player ... Team was 6A State Champions ... Earned four letters at Boston College High School in Dorchester, Mass., playing football and lacrosse ... Listed by the Elite 11 as a player to watch.
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