Wendell Tyler was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and played his high school football at Crenshaw High School(Los Angeles, California). From there his career ran through college football at UCLA and the 1977 NFL Draft, where the Los Angeles Rams took him in the third round, and it eventually earned him a Super Bowl ring (Super Bowl XIX).
He was selected in the 3rd round (No. 79 overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft. His professional career included 2 teams: Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
Career highlights
- Super Bowl champion (XIX)
- Pro Bowl (1984)
- 2× Second-team All-Pac-8 (1975, 1976)
Honors as listed in Wendell Tyler's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Los Angeles Rams (1977–1982)
- San Francisco 49ers (1983–1986)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Wendell Tyler go to?
Wendell Tyler played high school football at Crenshaw High School(Los Angeles, California). He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Is Wendell Tyler from Shreveport?
Yes. Wendell Tyler was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did Wendell Tyler play college football?
Wendell Tyler played college football at UCLA.
When was Wendell Tyler drafted?
Wendell Tyler was drafted in the 3rd round, No. 79 overall, of the 1977 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams.
What pro teams did Wendell Tyler play for?
Wendell Tyler's pro teams include Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
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