Tyler Luellen (born July 25, 1984) is a former

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for the

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of the United Football League. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2008. He played

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College career

During a game against Iowa State in 2004, Luellen hurt his left shoulder and was forced to undergo rotator-cuff surgery in the off-season. He sat out of spring drills in 2005, but was able to rejoin the team in time to play every game of the 2005 season. His 2006 spring was cut short by a knee injury that he again recovered from to play in each of the 2006 contests. In his final season as a Tiger, Luellen had the opportunity to participate fully in both spring and summer workouts.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

After going undrafted in the

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, Luellen and was signed by the

as an

on the April 28, 2008. He played in a single preseason game on August 9, 2008, but was released during roster cuts before the regular season. Luellen signed with the

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the following October.

California Redwoods

Luellen was signed by the

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of the United Football League on August 18, 2009. He would go on to start at left tackle for the Redwoods (who later became the Sacramento Mountain Lions) from 2009-2011.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats

{{DEFAULTSORT:Luellen, Tyler 1984 births Living people People from Bethany, Missouri Players of American football from Missouri American football offensive tackles Missouri Tigers football players San Diego Chargers players Sacramento Mountain Lions players