Justin Tryon
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Career Summary
Justin Tryon is a former NFL cornerback who played five seasons for Washington, Indianapolis and the New York Giants after a college career at Arizona State.
Tryon appeared in 63 regular-season NFL games and recorded 102 tackles, 11 passes defensed, one sack and one interception. NFL.com lists him as a defensive back from Arizona State.
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High School
Tryon attended Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California.
After graduating from Taft High School, Tryon attended San Joaquin Delta College but did not play football in 2003.
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College Career
Tryon was a two-year starter at Arizona State and earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors as a senior.
Tryon started all 26 games during his two seasons at Arizona State, recording 103 tackles, four interceptions and 23 pass breakups. In 2007, he recorded 56 tackles, 16 pass breakups and three interceptions while earning second-team All-Pac-10 honors.
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Path to the NFL
Washington selected Tryon in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Washington selected Tryon 124th overall in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Tryon played 63 regular-season games with Washington, Indianapolis and the New York Giants.
Tryon played 29 games with Washington before the club traded him to Indianapolis in September 2010. His 2010 Colts season included 44 tackles and seven passes defensed in 12 games.
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Career Accomplishments
Tryon made eight NFL starts and recorded his only career interception in 2009.
NFL statistics credit Tryon with 27 tackles, a sack, three passes defensed and an interception during the 2009 season with Washington. He made six starts for Indianapolis in 2010.
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Playing Style
Arizona State described Tryon as a coverage cornerback with speed and kickoff-return ability.
Arizona State's player biography characterized Tryon as its top cover cornerback and credited him with 27 passes defended in two seasons. He also averaged 27.7 yards on 12 college kickoff returns.
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Legacy
Tryon rose from junior college to become an All-Pac-10 cornerback and NFL fourth-round selection.
Tryon transferred from College of the Canyons and immediately started all 26 games at Arizona State. He received All-Pac-10 recognition in both seasons and became a fourth-round NFL draft choice.
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