HOUSTON – John Carroll University All-American receiver Tyren Montgomery is taking a unique path to the NFL.
“It’s a blessing and a dream I didn’t have my whole life,” said Montgomery. “I’m grateful to be in this spot and very humble and excited to see where I can take this.”
The Woodlands College Park graduate didn’t play high school football, concentrating on basketball and attended LSU, the University of Houston and Nicholls State before excelling at Division III powerhouse John Carroll, the alma mater of Texans general manager Nick Caserio, a record-setting quarterback at John Carroll.
Montgomery excelled at the prestigious Senior Bowl all-star game after breaking Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross’ receiving records at JCU.
Now, Montgomery is on the cusp of being drafted, according to Senior Bowl executive director Drew Fabianich and former Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl winning coach Brian Billick.
“I was a smaller guy in school. My body developed late and didn’t develop athleticism until I got into college. I didn’t look at football because I thought I was going to be the next Chris Paul. That was my dream at the time in high school,” Montgomery said.
Montgomery spoke with Texans insider Aaron Wilson at his home before participating Friday in the Texans’ annual local prospect day where he met with coach DeMeco Ryans and other staff members.