2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know West Chester East/Rutgers commit Tyler Duell
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Billy Splain | July 28, 2025
Tyler Duell
OT
West Chester East
Class of 2026
6’5-300
Multiple All-State honors
Rutgers Commit
Offer Sheet: Central Michigan, Kent St, Duke, Akron, Liberty, ECU, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, UMass, Cincinnati, FAU, Pitt, West Virginia, Missouri, Nebraska, ODU, Buffalo, UConn, Kentucky, Wake Forest, Georgia
Coach says: “Obvious big size with athletic agility. Leader on and off the field and where he goes, our offense goes”.
Let’s get to know Tyler and find out “why Rutgers”
PFN: Why did you choose to commit to Rutgers before your Sr season?
Because I wanted to focus on my senior year and it was the right fit
PFN: Who was your biggest influence there. , who recruited you?
The whole staff
PFN: What are they getting in player like you?
A hard worker who is very competitive
PFN: Do you know what you’d like to study?
No
PFN: What do you think is the most exciting thing about the program?
The way that they are constantly improving
PFN: What are you most looking forward to while playing for them?
Making plays on Saturday nights
PFN: Who is the person who most influenced you in your football career?
My trainer because he has pushed me past what I thought my limits were.
Why do you play football?
For the love of the game and to prove that I’m better than someone at something
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
SHAQ because I wish to be as dominant as he was
What are your goals for this coming season?
To win multiple playoff games
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Because it brings people together
what is your favorite pregame ritual?
Taking a nap
Music of choice:
R&b
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The shore
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