Tyji Armstrong
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| Position: | Dearborn Heights (MI) Robichaud |
| College: | Mississippi |
| NFL draft: | 1992 / Round: 3 / Pick: 79 |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Tyji Donrapheal Armstrong (born October 3, 1970) is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, and St. Louis Rams. He also was a member of the Chicago Enforcers in the XFL league. He played college football at the University of Mississippi.
Early years
Armstrong attended
After his sophomore season he transferred to the University of Mississippi, where he was a two-year starter as a blocking tight end. As a junior, he was a backup behind Camp Roberts, making 5 receptions for 84 yards (16.8-yard average). As a senior, he registered 16 receptions (fifth on the team) for 304 yards (19-yard avg.) and one touchdown.[1] He finished his college career with 21 receptions for 388 yards (18.5-yard avg.) and one touchdown.
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Armstrong was selected by the
Dallas Cowboys (first stint)
On August 27, 1996, the
St. Louis Rams
On July 19, 1998, he was signed by the St. Louis Rams as a free agent. He played as a backup in 12 games, while making 6 receptions for 54 yards. He retired at the end of the season because he felt that he should be starting over rookie tight end Ernie Conwell.
Dallas Cowboys (second stint)
On August 17, 2000, he was signed as a
Chicago Enforcers
In 2001, he signed with the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL league and was coached under Ron Meyer. He posted 6 receptions for 49 yards and played with the team until the league folded at the end of its debut season.
Personal life
His mother suffered a fatal heart attack while watching him play against the Chicago Bears on October 18, 1992.[8]
References
- ^ "Bucs Rookie Emerges From His Pained Past". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Bucs Reach New Low In Rams 'loss". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Enforcers' Armstrong Plays This One For Mom". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "It's A Year Of Tragedy For Bucs' Armstrong". Retrieved February 19, 2018.