Former ECU tight end declares for NFL draft

by | Jan 20, 2025

Former ECU tight end Tyler Savage is the latest football player to declare for the NFL draft.

Savage posted the news on his social media pages, saying to his coaches and teammates, “I will cherish the lessons and memories we made.”

He had 14 catches for 193 yards and a touchdown against Charlotte. For his career, he had 23 catches for 264 yards and the touchdown.

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