Tyler Onyedim

ONYEDIM AT A GLANCE:

• A rookie defensive tackle who appeared in 13 games at Texas A&M in 2025, totaling 49 tackles (19 solo), 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks (29 yds.) and one forced fumble.
• Played in 40 games at Iowa State (2021-24), totaling 90 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, three sacks, one interception, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
• Started 8-of-13 games played in his final season at Iowa State in 2024, where he totaled 33 tackles (15 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.
• Was named All-Big 12 honorable mention after starting all 13 games, totaling 42 tackles (19 solo), 6.5 tackles for loss and two sacks (16 yds.).
• Attended Foster High School in Richmond, Texas, where he was a three-year Letterwinner and was named All-District once.
• Selected by Denver in the second round (66th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft.

ONYEDIM AT A GLANCE:

• A rookie defensive tackle who appeared in 13 games at Texas A&M in 2025, totaling 49 tackles (19 solo), 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks (29 yds.) and one forced fumble.
• Played in 40 games at Iowa State (2021-24), totaling 90 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, three sacks, one interception, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
• Started 8-of-13 games played in his final season at Iowa State in 2024, where he totaled 33 tackles (15 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.
• Was named All-Big 12 honorable mention after starting all 13 games, totaling 42 tackles (19 solo), 6.5 tackles for loss and two sacks (16 yds.).
• Attended Foster High School in Richmond, Texas, where he was a three-year Letterwinner and was named All-District once.
• Selected by Denver in the second round (66th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft.

2025: Onyedim appeared in 13 games at Texas A&M, totaling 49 tackles (19 solo), 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks (29 yds.) and one forced fumble.

2024: Onyedim started 8-of-13 games played in his final season at Iowa State, where he totaled 33 tackles (15 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery… Was named to the Academic All-Big 12 team.

2023: Onyedim was named All-Big 12 honorable mention after starting all 13 games, totaling 42 tackles (19 solo), 6.5 tackles for loss and two sacks (16 yds.)… Also totaled a team-high nine quarterback hurries… Was named first-team Academic All-Big 12.

2022: Onyedim played in all 12 games, finishing with 11 tackles (3 solo), three tackles for loss, one sack (7 yds.), one interception and one pass defensed… Was named Academic All-Big 12.

2021: Onyedim made two appearances, tallying four tackles before being redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Onyedim attended Foster High School in Richmond, Texas, where he was a three-year letterwinner… Was named All-District once… Totaled 63 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 12 sacks as a senior to help the team to an 8-2 record… Produced 56 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and nine sacks during his junior campaign… Also played basketball.

PERSONAL: Tyler Onyedim was born May 14, 2003, in Richmond, Texas.

TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft pick 6/22/26.