Samford University Athletics

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Tyler Queen

Tyler Queen    

Sport: Football

Major(s)/Minor: Exercise Science   

What is your favorite sports moment at Samford? My favorite sports memory was playing at Georgia when there was 100,000 people in the stands.    

What is your most memorable academic experience at Samford? My most memorable academic experience thus far was passing general chemistry on the first try.

Why did you choose to attend Samford University? I came to Samford to play football.

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why? My favorite athlete of all-time is Joey Chestnut because he’s the only person in the world that can eat 74 hotdogs in 10 minutes... greatest athlete in the world..

What is your favorite class and why? My favorite class at Samford has been Anatomy because I find the human body very interesting.

Who is your favorite professor and why? My favorite professor is Dr. Tyler Williams due to his great first name and being a great teacher.

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at? I’m pretty good at chess and intramural softball.

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby? Outside of football, I really enjoy fishing.

What is your favorite meal at the caf? You cannot beat the caf breakfast and a bowl of Lucky Charms.

Who is your role model? Both of my grandfathers have been my role models for me growing up.

What do you enjoy most about practice? I really enjoy being out there with the guys and watching us get better everyday.

What do you like least about practice? As a long snapper, I have to dress up like a referee for half the practice.

Do you have any pregame rituals? Before every game, I listen to the Tarzan soundtrack before the game to help calm me down.

What will you remember most from your college career? I have learned the importance of being intentional with people because you never know what someone is through.

What advice would you give to freshmen at Samford? Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

What are your plans/goals after graduation? My goal after graduation is to go to Physical Therapy School.

Anything else you think our Bulldog Club members might be interested in learning about you? Throughout my time at Samford I have been a Young Life leader at Vestavia Hills High School, my Alma Mater.

A final message from Tyler:
I would like to thank the donors for their continuous support in Samford athletics. Our facilities and fan base would not be the same without you.