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{{Short description|American football player (born 1987)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
{{Infobox NFL player
|name=Tyre Glasper
|name=Tyre Glasper
|image=
|image=Tyre Glasper 2.jpg
|image_size=180
|current_team=Philadelphia Soul
|caption=Glasper in 2017
|number=94<!--94-->
|number=94
|position=[[Linebacker]]
|position=[[Linebacker]]
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1987|4|14}}
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1987|4|14}}
|birth_place=[[Detroit, Michigan]]
|birth_place=[[Detroit|Detroit, Michigan]], U.S.
|height_ft=6
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* [[Arizona Rattlers]] ({{AFL Year|2011}}–{{AFL Year|2016}})
* [[Arizona Rattlers]] ({{AFL Year|2011}}–{{AFL Year|2016}})
* [[Guangzhou Power]] ({{CAFL Year|2016}})
* [[Guangzhou Power]] ({{CAFL Year|2016}})
* [[Philadelphia Soul]] ({{AFL Year|2017}}–present)
* [[Philadelphia Soul]] ({{AFL Year|2017}})
|status=League suspension
|highlights=
|highlights=
* 3× [[ArenaBowl]] champion ([[ArenaBowl XXV|XXV]], [[ArenaBowl XXVI|XXVI]] & [[ArenaBowl XXVII|XXVII]])
* 4× [[ArenaBowl]] champion ([[ArenaBowl XXV|XXV]], [[ArenaBowl XXVI|XXVI]] & [[ArenaBowl XXVII|XXVII]], [[ArenaBowl XXX|XXX]])
* 2× First Team [[All-Arena]] ([[2015 All-Arena Team|2015]], [[2016 All-Arena Team|2016]])
* 2× First Team [[All-Arena]] ([[2015 All-Arena Team|2015]], [[2016 All-Arena Team|2016]])
* CAFL All-Pro South Division ({{CAFL Year|2016}})
* CAFL All-Pro South Division All-Star ({{CAFL Year|2016}})
|aflstatlabel1=Tackles
|aflstatlabel1=Tackles
|aflstatvalue1=202.5
|aflstatvalue1=206.0
|aflstatlabel2=Sacks
|aflstatlabel2=Sacks
|aflstatvalue2=35.5
|aflstatvalue2=35.5
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'''Tyre Glasper''' (born April 14, 1987) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Philadelphia Soul]] of the [[Arena Football League]] (AFL). He played [[college football]] at the [[North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University]] and attended [[Martin Luther King High School (Detroit)|Martin Luther King High School]] in [[Detroit, Michigan]].
'''Tyre Glasper''' (born April 14, 1987) is a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University]] and attended [[Martin Luther King High School (Detroit)|Martin Luther King High School]] in [[Detroit|Detroit, Michigan]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Glasper played [[high school football]] for the Martin Luther King High School Crusaders. He was named first-team all-city, first-team all-metro and special mention all-state.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hof.mhsfca.com/bios/glasper-tyree/ |title=Tyre Glasper | publisher=Michigan High School Football Association Coaches Hall of Fame |work=www.hof.mhsfca.com |accessdate=November 5, 2014}}</ref>
Glasper played [[high school football]] for the Martin Luther King High School Crusaders. He was named first-team all-city, first-team all-metro and special mention all-state.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hof.mhsfca.com/bios/glasper-tyree/ |title=Tyre Glasper | publisher=Michigan High School Football Association Coaches Hall of Fame |work=www.hof.mhsfca.com |accessdate=November 5, 2014}}</ref>


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==Professional career==
==Professional career==

Glasper was assigned to the [[Arizona Rattlers]] on September 23, 2010 to a two-year contract. Glasper had a solid rookie season recording 7.5 sacks. In just his second season he helped the Rattlers capture an [[ArenaBowl XXV]] Championship. Glasper agreed to a two-year contract with the Rattlers on October 17, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azcentral.com/sports/rattlers/articles/20121017arizona-rattlers-resign-linebacker-tyre-glasper.html |title=Arizona Rattlers re-sign linebacker Tyre Glasper |author=Richard Obert |date=October 17, 2012 |publisher=Arizona Central |work=www.azcentral.com |accessdate=November 5, 2014}}</ref> Glasper would continue to be a force on the defense for the Rattlers, helping them to two more [[ArenaBowl]] championships in 2013 & 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140823/rattlers-win-3rd-straight-arenabowl-title |title=Rattlers win 3rd straight ArenaBowl title |date=August 23, 2014 |publisher=The Oakland Press |work=www.theoaklandpress.com |accessdate=November 5, 2014}}</ref> On May 1, 2017, Glasper was assigned to the [[Philadelphia Soul]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=13544 |title=Soul Strengthens Offensive and Defensive Lines |date=May 2, 2017 |publisher=ArenaFan |work=www.arenafan.com |accessdate=May 3, 2017}}</ref>
Glasper was assigned to the [[Arizona Rattlers]] on September 23, 2010, to a two-year contract. Glasper had a solid rookie season recording 7.5 sacks. In just his second season, he helped the Rattlers capture an [[ArenaBowl XXV]] Championship. Glasper agreed to a two-year contract with the Rattlers on October 17, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azcentral.com/sports/rattlers/articles/20121017arizona-rattlers-resign-linebacker-tyre-glasper.html |title=Arizona Rattlers re-sign linebacker Tyre Glasper |author=Richard Obert |date=October 17, 2012 |publisher=Arizona Central |work=www.azcentral.com |accessdate=November 5, 2014}}</ref> Glasper would continue to be a force on the defense for the Rattlers, helping them to two more [[ArenaBowl]] championships in 2013 & 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140823/rattlers-win-3rd-straight-arenabowl-title |title=Rattlers win 3rd straight ArenaBowl title |date=August 23, 2014 |publisher=The Oakland Press |work=www.theoaklandpress.com |accessdate=November 5, 2014}}</ref>

He was selected by the [[Guangzhou Power]] of the [[China Arena Football League]] (CAFL) in the fourth round of the [[2016 CAFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/cafl-draft-results-are-in/ | title=CAFL DRAFT RESULTS – SEE IT AGAIN – FULL RESULTS HERE | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=June 11, 2016 | accessdate=October 18, 2016}}</ref> He earned All-Pro South Division All-Star honors in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://caflfootball.com/the-cafl-has-announced-their-2016-all-pro-south-division-all-stars/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107023136/http://caflfootball.com/the-cafl-has-announced-their-2016-all-pro-south-division-all-stars/ |archivedate=November 7, 2016 |title=The CAFL has announced their 2016 All-Pro South Division All-Stars |publisher=caflfootball.com |date=November 4, 2016 |accessdate=November 6, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He is listed on the Power's roster for the [[2018 CAFL season|2018 season]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/guangzhou-power-2017-roster/ | archive-url=https://archive.today/20170929204013/http://caflfootball.com/guangzhou-power-2017-roster/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=September 29, 2017 | title=Guangzhou Power 2017 Roster | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=August 14, 2017 | accessdate=September 29, 2017}}</ref>

On May 1, 2017, Glasper was assigned to the [[Philadelphia Soul]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=13544 |title=Soul Strengthens Offensive and Defensive Lines |date=May 2, 2017 |publisher=ArenaFan |work=www.arenafan.com |accessdate=May 3, 2017}}</ref> On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the [[Tampa Bay Storm]] in [[ArenaBowl XXX]] by a score of 44–40.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafootball.com/articles/soul-snare-second-straight-foster-trophy-in-arenabowl-xxx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827235503/http://www.arenafootball.com/articles/soul-snare-second-straight-foster-trophy-in-arenabowl-xxx | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 27, 2017 | title=Soul Snare Second Straight Foster Trophy in ArenaBowl XXX | publisher=arenafootball.com | accessdate=August 27, 2017}}</ref>

===AFL statistics===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan=2 | Year !! rowspan=2 | Team
|-
! {{tooltip|Tkl|Solo tackles}} !! {{tooltip|Ast|Tackle assists}} !! {{tooltip|Sck|Sacks}} !! {{tooltip|PB|Pass breakups}} !! {{tooltip|FF|Fumbles forced}} !! {{tooltip|FR|Fumbles recovered}} !! {{tooltip|Blk|Kicks blocked}} !! {{tooltip|Int|Interceptions}} !! {{tooltip|Yds|Interception return yards}} !! {{tooltip|TD|Interception return touchdowns}}
|-
|[[2015 Arena Football League season|2011]] || [[2011 Arizona Rattlers season|Arizona]] || 28 || 27 || 7.5 || 3 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2015 Arena Football League season|2012]] || [[2012 Arizona Rattlers season|Arizona]] || 29 || 17 || 4.0 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 16 || 0
|-
|[[2015 Arena Football League season|2013]] || [[2013 Arizona Rattlers season|Arizona]] || 22 || 22 || 5.0 || 5 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2015 Arena Football League season|2014]] || [[2014 Arizona Rattlers season|Arizona]] || 20 || 25 || 4.0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2015 Arena Football League season|2015]] || [[2015 Arizona Rattlers season|Arizona]] || 28 || 11 || 11.0 || 4 || 0 || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2016 Arena Football League season|2016]] || [[2016 Arizona Rattlers season|Arizona]] || 16 || 17 || 4.0 || 4 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2017 Arena Football League season|2017]] || [[2017 Philadelphia Soul season|Philadelphia]] || 2 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#eee;"
| colspan=2 | '''Career''' || 145 || 122 || 35.5 || 17 || 7 || 12 || 5 || 2 || 16 || 0
|}
''Stats from ArenaFan'':<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafan.com/players/11397/ | title=Tyre Glasper | publisher=arenafan.com | accessdate=November 2, 2017}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commonscat}}
*[http://www.ncataggies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=24500&ATCLID=204936772 North Carolina A&T bio]
*[http://www.ncataggies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=24500&ATCLID=204936772 North Carolina A&T bio]
*[http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/aflrtl/mtt/tyre_glasper_829712.html Arena Football League bio]
*[http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/aflrtl/mtt/tyre_glasper_829712.html Arena Football League bio]
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{{ArenaBowl XXVI}}
{{ArenaBowl XXVI}}
{{ArenaBowl XXVII}}
{{ArenaBowl XXVII}}
{{ArenaBowl XXX}}
{{Philadelphia Soul roster navbox}}


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[[Category:1987 births]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Michigan]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Detroit]]
[[Category:African-American players of American football]]
[[Category:American football linebackers]]
[[Category:American football linebackers]]
[[Category:North Carolina A&T Aggies football players]]
[[Category:North Carolina A&T Aggies football players]]
[[Category:Arizona Rattlers players]]
[[Category:Arizona Rattlers players]]
[[Category:Guangzhou Power players]]
[[Category:Guangzhou Power players]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Detroit]]
[[Category:Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School alumni]]
[[Category:Philadelphia Soul players]]
[[Category:Philadelphia Soul players]]

Latest revision as of 12:23, 30 June 2024

Tyre Glasper
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Glasper in 2017
No. 94
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1987-04-14) April 14, 1987 (age 37)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Detroit (MI) Martin Luther King
College:North Carolina A&T
Undrafted:2010
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:206.0
Sacks:35.5
Pass breakups:17
Forced fumbles:7
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Tyre Glasper (born April 14, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and attended Martin Luther King High School in Detroit, Michigan.

Early life

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Glasper played high school football for the Martin Luther King High School Crusaders. He was named first-team all-city, first-team all-metro and special mention all-state.[1]

College career

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Glasper played for the North Carolina A&T Aggies from 2006 to 2009. Glasper switched to defensive end while with the Aggies, and was twice named preseason All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Professional career

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Glasper was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers on September 23, 2010, to a two-year contract. Glasper had a solid rookie season recording 7.5 sacks. In just his second season, he helped the Rattlers capture an ArenaBowl XXV Championship. Glasper agreed to a two-year contract with the Rattlers on October 17, 2012.[2] Glasper would continue to be a force on the defense for the Rattlers, helping them to two more ArenaBowl championships in 2013 & 2014.[3]

He was selected by the Guangzhou Power of the China Arena Football League (CAFL) in the fourth round of the 2016 CAFL Draft.[4] He earned All-Pro South Division All-Star honors in 2016.[5] He is listed on the Power's roster for the 2018 season.[6]

On May 1, 2017, Glasper was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul.[7] On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the Tampa Bay Storm in ArenaBowl XXX by a score of 44–40.[8]

AFL statistics

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Year Team
Tkl Ast Sck PB FF FR Blk Int Yds TD
2011 Arizona 28 27 7.5 3 2 2 0 0 0 0
2012 Arizona 29 17 4.0 0 3 3 0 1 16 0
2013 Arizona 22 22 5.0 5 1 2 0 0 0 0
2014 Arizona 20 25 4.0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
2015 Arizona 28 11 11.0 4 0 3 2 1 0 0
2016 Arizona 16 17 4.0 4 0 2 2 0 0 0
2017 Philadelphia 2 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 145 122 35.5 17 7 12 5 2 16 0

Stats from ArenaFan:[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Tyre Glasper". www.hof.mhsfca.com. Michigan High School Football Association Coaches Hall of Fame. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  2. ^ Richard Obert (October 17, 2012). "Arizona Rattlers re-sign linebacker Tyre Glasper". www.azcentral.com. Arizona Central. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  3. ^ "Rattlers win 3rd straight ArenaBowl title". www.theoaklandpress.com. The Oakland Press. August 23, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  4. ^ "CAFL DRAFT RESULTS – SEE IT AGAIN – FULL RESULTS HERE". caflfootball.com. June 11, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  5. ^ "The CAFL has announced their 2016 All-Pro South Division All-Stars". caflfootball.com. November 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  6. ^ "Guangzhou Power 2017 Roster". caflfootball.com. August 14, 2017. Archived from the original on September 29, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  7. ^ "Soul Strengthens Offensive and Defensive Lines". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. May 2, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  8. ^ "Soul Snare Second Straight Foster Trophy in ArenaBowl XXX". arenafootball.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  9. ^ "Tyre Glasper". arenafan.com. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
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