Tyler Polumbus at a Glance

  • A second-year tackle who appeared in all 16 games on special teams only as a rookie for the Broncos in 2008.
  • Was one of five rookies to play all 16 games for the Broncos in 2008 with that total tying for the most in the NFL.
  • Joined punter Brett Kern and linebacker Wesley Woodyard as college free agent rookies to make the Broncos' opening game active roster in 2008.
Tyler on the field
  • Stands 6-foot-8 and is tied with former Broncos tackles Erik Pears (2006-08) and Jamie Brown (1995-97) as the tallest player to ever suit up for the Broncos.
  • Played 48 career games (28 starts) at the University of Colorado after receiving All-America honors from SuperPrep at Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colo.
  • Earned second-team All-Big 12 Conference honors and received Colorado’s Eddie Crowder Award in recognition of his leadership as a senior.
  • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on April 28, 2008.

Career TransactionsSigned by Denver as a college free agent 4/28/08.

QuicklyPolumbus played in 15 games (8 starts) in 2009, filling in for T Ryan Harris (toe) at right tackle... The Cherry Creek High School and University of Colorado graduate is just the 11th player to start a game at the high school, college and NFL level for a home team in the state of Colorado.

2009Saw his first career action on offense, filling in for injured T Ryan Harris (toe) at right tackle at Oak. (9/27) in the second half… Filled in for Harris again in the first half at Bal. (11/1) and played the entire second half on offense as well… Made his first career start vs. Pit. (11/9) at right tackle and opened Games 8-11 at the position... Did not start at K.C. (12/6), but played most of the game after Harris left with a toe injury... Started Games 13-16 at right tackle.

2008Polumbus, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on April 28, appeared in all 16 games on the field goal and kickoff return units as a rookie for Denver... Was one of five rookies to play all 16 games for the Broncos with that total tying for the most in the NFL (Atlanta, Kansas City and Miami)... Became tied with Denver tackles Erik Pears (2006-08) and Jamie Brown (1995-97) as the tallest player (6-foot-8) to ever play for the Broncos when he made his NFL debut on Monday Night Football at Oak. (9/8).

CollegePolumbus played 48 career games (28 starts) at the University of Colorado and earned second-team All-Big 12 Conference accolades as a senior after allowing one sack in 13 starts... Received CU's Eddie Crowder Award in recognition of his leadership as a senior and was the only Buffalo to play every down from scrimmage (961) on either side of the ball while totaling 68 knockdown blocks… Started 12 games as a junior.

PersonalPolumbus earned SuperPrep All-America honors and first-team all-state recognition from The Denver Post as a senior at Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colo…. Did not allow a sack as a senior after giving up just one during his junior season… Also lettered twice in basketball and played baseball in high school… Attended the NFL's Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2009… Earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Colorado… Married to Elizabeth... Tyler Polumbus was born on April 10, 1985, in Denver.