Tyrell Spain

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WR, 6-3, 190, San Diego, Calif.

(San Diego (Calif.) Mesa College/Hoover HS)

 

Tyrell Spain originally signed with the Huskers in 2005, but did not enroll at Nebraska during the fall semester. Spain re-joined the Husker program after signing a letter of intent in December and is enrolled in classes for the spring semester. Spain spent 2003 and 2004 at MesaCollege in San Diego, where he starred for Coach Martin Moss. Spain caught 46 passes for 858 yards and eight touchdowns in 2004, helping Mesa to a 6-4 record. Moss ranked second in the Foothill Conference in receiving yards and was fourth in receptions, helping him to first-team All-Foothills conference honors. Spain posted similar numbers as a freshman at Mesa, hauling in 46 catches for 724 yards and seven touchdowns. Spain originally signed with New MexicoState out of San Diego’s HooverHigh School. At Hoover High, Spain was a three-year starter, including the last two seasons at quarterback. As a senior, Spain was voted his team’s offensive MVP, and was a first-team all-conference pick. In his final high school season, Spain threw for 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns and also ran for nine touchdowns. In his junior season, Spain helped Hoover High to a 9-4 record and a berth in the CIF San Diego Section semifinals. He was a three-star prospect in the Rivals.com ranking system in 2005. Spain is the son of Michael and Moni Spain, and he was born on July 19, 1984.