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Tyrone McKenzie # prospect in 2009 NFL Draft.

Tyrone McKenzie NFL Draft Bio

Tyrone McKenzie (born December 11, 1985) is an American football linebacker who last played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He debuted for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2010. He played college football at South Florida. He has been recently released by the Minnesota Vikings.

McKenzie played college football at Michigan State in 2004, playing in 11 games as a true freshman, recording three tackles.

McKenzie transferred to Iowa State after the 2004 season. After sitting out the 2005 season due to NCAA transferring rules, McKenzie earned second-team All-Big 12 Conference after recording 129 tackles, two sacks, four forced fumbles, and an interception in 12 games.

Before the 2007 season McKenzie transferred to the University of South Florida, receiving a hardship waiver from the NCAA allowing him to play immediately. McKenzie had transferred to be closer to his widowed mother who was injured in a car accident and lost her business; McKenzie worked the overnight shift at a Hampton Inn in order to support her. In 2007 he earned second-team All-Big East honors after setting a school record and team-leading 121 tackles. He also had 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked kick. As a senior in 2008, McKenzie once again led the Bulls in tackles with 116 and earned first-team All-Big East honors. He also had a sack and an interception and set a USF record for tackles over consecutive seasons with 237.

McKenzie finished his college career starting 36 of 49 games, recording 369 tackles, 4.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 16 pass deflections, two interceptions and a safety.

Draft Year: 2009 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Tyrone McKenzie

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Tyrone McKenzie	Linebacker	6 ft 2 in	245 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
3	97	New England Patriots	South Florida	Queens, New York

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