Tyreak Sapp
Career Summary
Tyreak Sapp is an edge defender who entered the NFL with Cleveland in 2026 after a five-year career at Florida.
He became a multi-year starter for the Gators, signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent and spent time on Cleveland's practice squad.
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Early Life
Sapp is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
He grew up in a prominent South Florida football area and attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
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High School
Sapp was a highly regarded defensive lineman at St. Thomas Aquinas.
Florida credited him with more than 100 career tackles, 21.5 sacks and five fumble recoveries, and he was selected for the All-American Bowl.
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College Career
Sapp redshirted in 2021 and then appeared throughout four seasons for Florida.
He led the Gators in 2024 with seven sacks and 13 tackles for loss. In 2025, he started all 12 games and recorded 34 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, a pass breakup and three quarterback hurries.
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Path to the NFL
Sapp played in the 2026 Senior Bowl before signing with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent.
The Browns announced his signing on May 8, 2026, listing him as a defensive end from Florida.
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NFL Career
Sapp began his professional career with the Cleveland Browns in 2026.
He spent time on Cleveland's practice squad before the Browns released him on September 7, 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Sapp was named to the 2025 Chuck Bednarik Award watch list and graduated from Florida with a degree in Education Sciences.
He also earned SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll recognition three times.
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Playing Style
Sapp played on the edge with experience against both the run and the pass.
His breakout 2024 season combined seven sacks, 13 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles, while Florida coaches also highlighted his work habits and leadership.
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32258, 00-0041288, 10/5/2002, Tyreak Sapp, Tyreak, Sapp
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