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Northern Arizona Wranglers Sign Defensive Back Kevin Hyde

November 17, 2023 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Northern Arizona Wranglers News Release


Hyde joins the Wranglers for his first season in the Indoor Football League. Hyde started his collegiate career at Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio. Hyde was at Tiffin from 2018-2021, and was a team captain for the Dragons in 2021. During that season, Hyde was a team captain, and led the Great Midwest Athletic Conference with the most interceptions. Hyde also earned a selection as the Division II Player of the Week. During his four seasons at Tiffin, Hyde notched the fifth most interceptions in school history. Hyde graduated from Tiffin University with his bachelor's degree in criminal justice.

Hyde transferred to Slippery Rock University, in Slippery Rock, Pa., for his final season of eligibility. Hyde earned his spot as a team captain once again in 2022 at his new school. Throughout his time at both Tiffin and Slippery Rock, Hyde raked in 127 total tackles, 24 passes defended, 11 interceptions, nine-and-a-half tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. After a stellar collegiate career, Hyde participated in the Tropical Bowl in Orlando, Fla. The Tropical Bowl is a postseason All-Star game for collegiate players to showcase their talents to scouts at the next level.

Hyde is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended Colerain High School. Hyde was inspired to play football as a kid by his family. Hyde explained when he said, "I was always an active kid. Me and my friends would wrestle in the yard and run around a lot. I remember one day when I was 10 years old, my uncle brought home a football and told me to put my energy to use. I took it head on and stuck with football." Regarding what drives Hyde to continue playing, he stated, "God gave me the opportunity to play football, I would say I am inspired to continue playing by God, my family, and my friends."

When asked about what he is looking forward to about joining the Wranglers, Hyde stated, "I am excited to compete, I want to prove myself right that I am the player that I say I am." What can Wranglers fans expect from Hyde as a player? When asked, Hyde responded by saying, "I am a relentless and resilient guy who loves to compete. I love to play football and strive for greatness every single day." Hyde concluded his thoughts by saying, "Winning is the keyword; all you've got to do is win." Hyde will be looking to help the Wranglers win in 2024, as they aim towards winning another National Championship.

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