Christopher Newport University

2023 -- Senior Season -- Enjoyed another fantastic season at the center position on the CNU offensive line, helping lead the Captains back to the NCAA Tournament....helped provide the blocking for Gunner White, who was named the NJAC's Offensive Player of the Year, the third straight year the honor has been won by CNU...Worked alongside Connor Kirley, Josh Hartley, Amaan Miller and Kadin McCants to form a dominant offensive line for the Captains, who captured their first NJAC title ever.

2022 -- Junior Season -- Continued his CNU career under new Head Coach Paul Crowley...was again a key member of the offensive line...protected one of the most prolific passers in CNU history, Matt Dzierski, who was named the Offensive Player of the Year in the NJAC for the second straight year...paved the way as well for an outstanding running game that averaged 150 yards rushing per game and scored 18 rushing touchdowns. 

2021 -- Sophomore Season -- Honorable mention All-Conference ... Started nine games during his second season with the Captains ... Helped protect for the number one passing offense in the NJAC, averaging 232.4 yards per game with a 67.1% completion percentage ... Appeared in home games against Washington and Lee, Ferrum, Kean, Montclair State, and Salisbury ... Also saw action on the road at Averett, Catholic, William Paterson, and TCNJ

2020 -- Freshman Season -- Suited up for both games during Christopher Newport's mini spring season ... Dressed for the Captains at Salisbury and vs. Wesley at TowneBank Stadium.

At Grassfield -- Competed as a member of the offensive line for the Grizzlies ... Earned All-District honors in 2019 ... Named team captain ... Football MVP in 2019

Personal -- Tyler Austin Palmer is the son of Lisa Hancock and Steven Palmer ... Has one brother, Cameron ... Favorite sports personality is Ed Reed ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite movie is The Sandlot and favorite TV show is Chicago PD ... Goal in life is to become a college football coach ... Majoring in Business Management.