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Lynchburg Christian (Lynchburg, VA) linebacker Tyler Tipton is used to impressing out on the field. As a junior, he earned first-team all-state honors at the linebacker position.

In May of 2003, he was able to shine in front of college coaches during the Nike Camp in Blacksburg. Tipton was named the second-best linebacker at the event, which featured top prospects from up and down the East coast.

“I knew I did well, but I was surprised when they said I finished second,” said Tipton. “I mean, there are so many great prospects from all around at that event so I didn’t expect to be the best. A lot of coaches came over when the linebackers started covering tight ends and running backs in coverage drills. I had a pick and a break-up.”

Tipton believes pass coverage is one of his strong suits as a player. Speed is another. The 6-2 ½ 220 pound Tipton sprinted a 4.58 in the 40 yard dash during camp at the University of Pittsburgh earlier this summer.

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