Tony Dye
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Career Summary
Tony Dye was a UCLA safety from Corona, California who joined Cincinnati as a college free agent in 2012.
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Early Life
Dye was born February 11, 1990, in San Jose, California. He attended Santiago High School in Corona.
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High School
At Santiago High School, Dye totaled 109 solo tackles and 52 assists as a senior while also rushing for 759 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a junior, he made 90 tackles and six interceptions.
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College Career
Dye played four seasons at UCLA, totaling 207 tackles, one interception and a 28-yard fumble-return touchdown. He started three years and led the Bruins in tackles and pass breakups as a junior, when he earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Cincinnati signed Dye as a college free agent on May 12, 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Dye earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors as a UCLA junior and shared the team's MVP award after leading the Bruins with 96 tackles and nine pass breakups.
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Playing Style
The Bengals described Dye as a safety who could play both safety positions. His UCLA career included a team-leading 96-tackle season at strong safety.
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23882, 00-0029431, 1990-02-11, Tony Dye, Anthony, Dye
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