Three-year letterman for the Pirates who has appeared in 25 games making two starts… Made move over to the tight end room in the spring of 2022 … Caught three career passes for 40 yards.

2022: Played in 12 of 13 games as a tight end and member of special teams unit … Logged 152 total snaps (102 offense, 50 special teams) … Caught a pair of passes for 27 yards … Had career-long reception of 24 yards in the second quarter against UCF … Also caught a three-yard pass against Coastal Carolina (third quarter) in the TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl.

2021: Appeared in 12 games making two starts (South Carolina, Houston) … Caught first career pass (13 yards) in the first quarter against South Florida … Also played a key role on the Pirates’ special teams … Targeted six time making one grab which resulted in an ECU first down.

2020: Played in three games as a member of special teams unit … Experienced action against Cincinnati, Temple and SMU … Did not record any stats … Officially signed with East Carolina on Dec. 18, 2019.

High School: A three-year letterman and multi-purpose performer for coach Jason Dawson at John Champe … Part of three playoff squads while with the Knights … Missed majority of senior season after suffering a fractured collarbone, but JCHS went on to post a 6-5 overall record and earn a first-round postseason berth … Despite being listed as a quarterback on the Knights’ roster as a junior, finished campaign with 40 catches for 521 yards and eight touchdowns in 2018 … Guided squad to a first-round playoff matchup against Tuscarora … Played a key role in John Champe’s 8-4 record during sophomore year … Knights knocked off Falls Church 56-13 in the playoff opener before falling to Stone Bridge to end their season … A three-star prospect who ranked among the Top 35 (overall) recruits in the state of Virginia according to 247Sports.com and ESPN.com … Also lettered in basketball during prep career.

Personal: Major is communication ... Earned inclusion in spring 2023 on the ECU Director of Athletics Honor Roll … Two-time All-AAC Academic Team selection (2020, 2022) ... Named SAAC Representative for 2023-24 year.

Tyler Savage