Source: Alberta Sports Info
Name: Tyler Greenslade
University: Alberta
Hometown: Edmonton, Alta
High school: St. Francis Xavier High
School
Position: Linebacker
Academic program: Physical Education and
Recreation
Year of eligibility: 3
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215
Key stats 2011: Played four games before suffering season ending injury, but still recorded second highest tackles per game average (7.0 per game), for a total of 25 solo tackles, 28 total tackles, one sack and one interception.
PROFILE
Although Tyler Greenslade is entering his third season of CIS football for the University of Alberta Golden Bears, due to an injury shortened sophomore campaign, the Edmonton-born linebacker is still a new face on the national scene.
Greenslade, who stands 6’1” and weighs 215lbs, has been a force for the Golden Bears over the 12 games he has played in two seasons. In those dozen Canada West contests, Greenslade has racked up 57 solo tackles, 73.5 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, one interception (which he returned 45 yards), and one pass break-up.
In fact, despite playing just four games in 2011, he still managed 25 solo tackles and the second highest tackles per game ratio (7.0 per game).
Now in his third season, Greenslade will be looked upon to lead the Golden Bears’ defence.
“Tyler’s football IQ is very high,” noted head coach Jeff Stead. “He trains very hard to prepare himself for each week and each season, and I expect him to be a leader on the defense as well as the team this year. “He allows us to do many different things on defense because of his athleticism. We are looking for big things from #7 this year.”