Tyler Conklin

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Enters his first season with the Detroit Lions in 2026 after stints with the Los Angeles Chargers (2025), New York Jets (2022-24) and Minnesota Vikings (2018-21).
• In his eight seasons in the NFL, he has appeared in 127 games (69 starts), producing 270 receptions for 2,645 yards (9.8 avg.) and 11 touchdowns.
• Logged a career-high 93 receiving yards vs. the New England Patriots (9/19/2024).
• Recorded over 550 receiving yards in three consecutive seasons (2021-23).
• Produced games with two receiving touchdowns vs. the Patriots (10/30/2021) and at Chargers (11/14/2021).
• Joined the Vikings after being selected in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Central Michigan

COLLEGE

• Played in 34 games over four seasons at Central Michigan (2014-17), producing 83 receptions for 1,159 yards (14.0 avg.) and 11 touchdowns.
• 2017: Started in five of the seven games he played in, accumulating 35 receptions for 502 yards (14.4 avg.) and five touchdowns.
• Third-Team All-MAC
• 2016: Appeared in all 13 games with 11 starts, recording 42 receptions for 560 yards (13.3 avg.) and six touchdowns.
• 2015: Played in all 13 games, logging six recpetions for 95 yards (15.8 avg.).
• Registered five tackles (four solo) on special teams.
• 2014: Did not see game action after transferring from Northwood University.

PERSONAL

• Played basketball at Northwood University in 2013, appearing in eight games, averaging 3.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists. He transfered after one season to play football at Central Michigan.
• Attended L'Anse Creuse North High School (Macomb, Mich.)