Tyler Shoemaker (born September 14, 1988) is a former

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wide receiver. He played

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for Boise State, Tyler was a four year stand out player stacking up 2031 yards receiving on 122 catches with 25 touchdowns in college. He was known as a deep threat with a 16.6 yard per catch average. Shoemaker was often a favorite target of QB

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game footage of Tyler catching touchdowns appeared during Moore's 2012 featured guest spot on ESPN's "Grudens QB Camp". He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2012.

Early years

Shoemaker played

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at Mountain View High School in his hometown of

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. Shoemaker was a three sport stand out in high school and was letted four times in basketball, three times in football and once for track and field.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Shoemaker was signed by the

as an

following the

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on April 29, 2012. He was waived with a "left squad" designation on May 24, which he later said was a mutual decision by both he and the team.

Kansas City Chiefs

Shoemaker was picked up through free agency by the

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on January 25, 2013. On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Chiefs.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bioBoise State Broncos bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shoemaker, Tyler 1988 births Living people People from Meridian, Idaho Players of American football from Idaho American football wide receivers Boise State Broncos football players