2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 95 Days (Tyrique Tucker)

Written By Ben Gillard (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Welcome, Hoosier fans to the 2024 Hoosier Huddle Countdown! Over the next 100 days the Hoosier Huddle staff will feature every player on the 2024 roster in anticipation of the season opener on August 31st against the FIU Golden Panthers. Today, we look at James Madison transfer Tyrique Tucker.

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: # 95 – TYRIQUE TUCKER

Height: 6’ 0”

`Weight: 295 pounds

Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia 

High School: Life Christian Academy 

Class/Position: Redshirt Sophomore / Defensive Lineman

As one of the many transfers that followed Coach Cignetti from James Madison, Tyrique Tucker looks to make an impact on IU’s new-look defensive line. As a redshirt freshman for James Madison in 2023, Tucker played in all 13 games (five starts) and had 29 tackles with 4.5 TFL and 1.5 sacks. 

Over the course of the 2023 season, Tucker saw snaps at both Defensive Line and Nose Guard for the Dukes. With the departures of Ledarrius Cox, Phillip Blidi, and Nick James, and the graduation of Andre Carter, Tucker will add some much-needed depth to the Hoosiers defensive line. Look for him to plug holes as needed along the line this season.    

In addition to his prowess on the field, Tucker is also a force in the classroom. In high school, he was an honor roll student, and in college he was named to the dean’s list and awarded the 2023 JMU Scholar-Athlete by Athletic Director James Doan.   

With 3 years of eligibility left, Tucker should be a fixture on IU’s defense for years to come. 

The Hoosier Huddle countdown to kickoff continues with day 94 tomorrow.