Tysyn Hartman
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Career Summary
Tysyn Hartman was a Kansas State defensive back who became a two-time captain, academic All-American and 2012 Kansas City Chiefs contributor.
Tysyn Hartman began at Kansas State as a quarterback before developing into a standout safety. His college success led to an undrafted opportunity with the Chiefs, where he appeared in 11 games as a rookie.
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Early Life
Hartman was born August 9, 1989, in Hays, Kansas, and grew up in Wichita.
Kansas State identified Hartman as a Wichita product born in Hays, Kansas.
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High School
At Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Hartman was a three-year quarterback and defensive-back starter who earned first-team 5A all-state honors at defensive back.
Hartman produced 1,652 yards of offense as a Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior while also earning first-team 5A all-state recognition as a defensive back.
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College Career
Hartman moved from quarterback to defensive back at Kansas State and became a two-time captain, second-team All-Big 12 selection and major academic honoree.
After entering K-State as a quarterback, Hartman built a safety career with 220 tackles and nine interceptions. He was a two-time captain, earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2011 and became a Campbell Trophy finalist.
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Path to the NFL
Hartman signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent after the 2012 NFL Draft.
Hartman entered the NFL with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent after his Kansas State career.
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NFL Career
Hartman played 11 games and made two starts for Kansas City in 2012, recording 24 tackles and three pass deflections.
The Chiefs used Hartman in 11 games as a rookie. Professional records credit him with two starts, 24 tackles and three passes defensed.
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Career Accomplishments
Hartman was a Campbell Trophy finalist, first-team Academic All-American, second-team All-Big 12 selection and NFF National Scholar-Athlete.
Hartman combined football production with notable academic recognition, including first-team Academic All-America and the NFF National Scholar-Athlete honor.
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Playing Style
Hartman was an athletic, intelligent safety with a 6-foot-3 frame who also contributed on fake punts.
Kansas State described Hartman as athletic and intelligent. As a senior safety, he produced tackles and interceptions while converting three first downs on fake punts.
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Legacy
Hartman’s legacy at Kansas State combines leadership, academic excellence and a successful position change from quarterback to safety.
Hartman was a two-time captain and one of K-State’s most decorated student-athletes, earning academic recognition while producing on the field after his move to defense.
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Post-Career
Hartman played for the Omaha Mammoths in the inaugural 2014 FXFL season.
The National Football Foundation reported that Hartman was a member of the Omaha Mammoths during the FXFL’s inaugural 2014 season.
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23645, 00-0029324, 1989-08-09, Tysyn Hartman, Tysyn, Hartman
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