Tyler Sash
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Career Summary
Tyler Sash was an Iowa strong safety selected by the New York Giants in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Sash established himself as a playmaking safety at Iowa before the Giants selected him in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played two seasons with New York and earned a Super Bowl championship as a rookie.
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Early Life
Sash was an Oskaloosa, Iowa, native.
Iowa Athletics identified Sash as an Oskaloosa native in its 2015 memorial announcement.
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College Career
Sash played 38 games at Iowa, starting 37 and recording 13 interceptions.
Iowa credited Sash with 217 tackles, 13 interceptions, 392 interception-return yards and a touchdown. His 392 return yards set the school career record, while his 203 return yards in 2009 set Iowa's season record.
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Path to the NFL
The Giants selected Sash in the sixth round, 198th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft and signed him that July.
New York selected Sash as a compensatory sixth-round pick from Iowa, 198th overall. The Giants' transaction record confirms his signing with the 2011 draft class.
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NFL Career
Sash played 23 regular-season games for the Giants, recording 14 solo tackles, two assists and one forced fumble.
NFL.com credits Sash with 23 games, 16 total tackles and one forced fumble across the 2011 and 2012 seasons. The Giants reported that he played all 16 regular-season and four postseason games in their 2011 championship season, then seven games in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Sash set Iowa's career interception-return yardage record, became a 2011 NFL draft choice, and won a Super Bowl with the Giants.
At Iowa, Sash set the school career record with 392 interception-return yards. He then became a sixth-round Giants selection and earned a Super Bowl championship during his rookie season.
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Playing Style
Sash was an instinctive strong safety known for ball skills and tackling toughness.
The Giants' college scouting director described Sash as instinctive, with excellent ball skills, good box play and toughness. His Iowa career included 13 interceptions and 217 tackles.
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Legacy
Sash's documented legacy includes his Iowa interception-return records, Giants Super Bowl championship, and lasting impact on the Iowa football community.
Iowa recognized Sash's record-setting collegiate career and noted his 2011 Super Bowl championship with New York. The university later honored his memory following his death in 2015.
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Post-Career
Sash died in 2015 at age 27.
Iowa Athletics announced that former Hawkeyes defensive back Tyler Sash died on September 8, 2015, at age 27.
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