Ty Linder Class: Senior Hometown: Austin, Texas High School: Westlake Height / Weight: 6-3 / 217 Position: Linebacker Experience: 2L Major: Finance

Looks to contribute on special teams and in a reserve role at strongside linebacker in his final season.

2006 - A smart player with a strong understanding of the defense...appeared in one game as a junior and recorded a tackle for loss.

2005 - Scout team member.

2004 - Scout team member.

High School - Westlake High School in Austin, Texas ... team finished as district champions in 2001 and 2002 ... state finalist in 2001 and area finalist in 2002 ... defensive honorable mention in 2001 and first-team all-district in 2002 ... also a state finalist in rugby in 2003 ... High School Coach: Ron Schroder.

Personal - Tyson Abel Linder ... son of Judy and Jack Linder ... has a younger sister, Jenny ... enjoys rugby, golf and hunting.