Tyler Cardwell - Graduate Assistant (Defense) - Football Support Staff

Tyler Cardwell

Title:
Graduate Assistant (Defense)

At Florida Atlantic

Joined the Owls in January of 2023 as a defensive graduate assistant
Will focus his attention on the defensive line and the ‘Rush’ backers
While monitoring the position group’s academic progress, he will assist with the creation of the defensive playbook
Assists in all aspects of recruiting with the defensive staff

At Auburn

Served one season as a defensive graduate assistant at Auburn University
Primarily worked with defensive backs coach Zac Etheridge assisting with the secondary where the pass efficiency improved from 75th nationally to 33^rd nationally during the 2022 season
Ran the scout team offense and helped with scout special teams
Responsible for all scout team pass cards during the 2022 season as well as opponent top pass reports for the secondary, opponent top mixed down pass report and opponent top third down pass report
In-the-box charting play call, personnel, and routes combinations. Also helped with post-series drive report for the defensive coordinator

Personal
Hometown: Oneonta, AL
Education: Earned a B.S. degree in physical education with a minor in sport coaching from Auburn ’22; currently pursuing his Master’s degree from Florida Atlantic