51  Tyler Strong
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Longmont, Colo. High School: Niwot Height / Weight: 6-3 / 288 Position: Offensive Guard

UW This Season: After earning playing time on the defensive line last fall, Tyler Strong made the move to the offensive line this past spring and earned the starting spot at left guard on the postspring depth chart.

2010: Strong had an immediate impact on the program, as he earned time as a backup defensive tackle in his first season with the Cowboys. He played in nine games, making six tackles. He notched two tackles for loss for 12 yards and one sack for 11 yards. Strong also forced one fumble.

High School: Strong was named First Team All-State Class 4A by The Denver Post his senior season at Niwot High School. His senior year, he made 90 tackles, including 5.0 sacks, and intercepted two passes as a linebacker. He also played some fullback on offense. His junior season, Strong was credited with 120 tackles and he intercepted two passes. He earned All-Conference and All-Area honors both his junior and senior seasons from the Longmont Times-Call and the Boulder Daily Camera. He was a four-year letterman in football at Niwot High School, and was voted a team captain as a senior. Strong joins his former high school teammate Jeff Roueche on the Wyoming Football team. He played for head coach Ron Tesone.

Personal: The son of Diane and Ron Strong, he was also recruited by Colorado, Colorado State and Nebraska. He is majoring in agricultural business.