DIV 2

Football: Tate finds his best version through radical transformation

There is no player in camp more transformed—in both body and attitude—than junior defensive lineman Tyler Tate. He's vocal, shouting encouragement and instruction to teammates to the point that his voice is raspy. He's altered his body, dropping from 310 pounds last fall to a lean 268 while simultaneously building strength and increasing his speed. He gives max effort on every practice snap and is the model of consistency on the field and in the meeting room.