Draft Profile: Bio

Tyler Owens from Plano East High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Owens opted to join Texas after being heavily recruited.

In 2019 as a freshman Owens saw action in 5 games and played a total of 92 snaps at safety for the Longhorns. He recorded only 7 tackles, no assists, while adding 2 stops. In coverage Owens notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 104.2.

As a sophomore in 2020 he played in just 3 games and logged 46 snaps for the Longhorns. He made only one tackle, no assists, and had one stop. In coverage he totaled one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 39.6.

In 2021 as a junior Owens played in just 2 games and contributed on 13 snaps. He chalked up only 2 tackles, no assists, and added no stops. In the secondary Owens forced no pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 91.7.

After season's end Owens transferred to Texas Tech where as a senior for the Red Raiders in 2022 Owens played in 10 games and took part in 152 snaps for the Red Raiders. He logged only 6 tackles, one assist, and made 3 stops. In coverage Owens had 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 83.3.

In 2023 as a fifth year senior Owens saw action in 10 games while playing 570 snaps. He logged 38 tackles, 4 assists, and made 9 stops. In coverage Owens had 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 98.1.