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Willie Tyler is closing in on double-digit offers, the University of Louisiana-Monroe offensive tackle getting some legitimate ‘Power Five’ interest.
On Wednesday, Tyler had a visit with a coach from Syracuse. On Thursday, he is expecting an in-home visit from Rutgers offensive line coach Augie Hoffman.
“Honestly, it’s been pretty cool. I’ve been talking to him and [running backs] coach [Andrew Aurich] a lot. Since he played in the NFL and he’s working with the running backs, I can get a different perspective on how they do things. Coach Schiano says he helps the offensive line,” Tyler told ‘Rutgers wire.’
“Getting words from him, seeing where I fit in.”
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Hoffman, a former standout at Boston College, spent three years in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints.
Tyler, who has had a long winding journey to the NFL that includes a stint in junior college, is looking at the cold hard facts of the situation when he entered the transfer portal. With two years of eligibility remaining, Tyler wants to put himself in the best possible position for the NFL.
Location isn’t a big concern given that the Wisconsin native has played hi entire college career far from home.
“I mean really just the school that can help me get to goals. I want to play in the NFL, I’m looking at the type of offense they run, strength staff, nutritionists,” Tyler said. “Some places, I know the players so I’m calling them.”
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Tyler said he plans on a visit to NC State next week and potentially a couple of midweek visits. He is less concerned about meeting with potential teammates as he is checking out the program and learning the ins and outs of how the team functions.
A few schools are beginning to consistently reach out to Tyler.
“Honestly, Purdue has been really consistent…Rutgers, Syracuse. Cal has been pretty consistent, talking to them pretty much consistently every day,” Tyler said. “NC State, we just started talking the day before.”