Tyler Baron is a defensive end who formerly represented Tennessee and Miami from 2020 to 2024. He started his collegiate career at the University of Tennessee, where he played for four seasons from 2020 to 2023 before transferring to Tennessee in 2024. Baron, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee (as per NFL’s official website), spent his first four collegiate years playing in his home state of Tennessee. Tyler’s first four seasons at Tennessee saw him represent the Volunteers football program in 48 games.
His Vols tenure saw him accumulate 101 total tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and 13.5 sacks before joining the University of Miami in 2024. His lone season with the Hurricanes football program saw him put up 38 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks. According to Pro Football Focus, the Edge earned a 76.1 grade from PFF for his 2024 season campaign. During his formative years, Baron attended The Ensworth School before bringing his talents to Knoxville Catholic High School.
Tyler Baron’s NIL deals
As of April 2025, Tyler Baron has signed multiple NIL deals during his collegiate career. He has partnered with Metro Straw, Engage, The Volunteer Club powered by Spyre Sports, Top Tier Authentics, and Canes Connection, the NIL collective for student-athletes at the University of Miami (via On3).
Tyler Baron is active on three social media platforms, which include X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram (via On3).
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Tyler Baron’s NIL deal tracker
According to On3's official website, the following table is an account of the NIL deals that Tyler Baron has signed in his career as of April 2025:
| Date | NIL Deal |
| 6/13/24 | Canes Connection |
| 12/29/23 | Top Tier Authentics |
| 11/03/23 | The Volunteer Club powered by Spyre Sports |
| 12/15/21 | Engage |
| 7/01/21 | Metro Straw |
FAQs on Tyler Baron
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