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BIOGRAPHY

Tyler Bonkowski

Team: Thrall High School Tigers '24

Grade: HS Senior 2023-2024

Sports: Football, Baseball, Powerlifting, Track & Field

2023 Football season-SENIOR

Overall MVP, 13-2A All-District

2nd Team TE, 2A-D1 All-State Team, Padilla Coaches Poll

13-2A Academic All-District

Blue-Grey All American Bowl Selection, Gameday December 18, 2023

All CenTex East Team – Tight End

All-Austin Metro Football Team – Defensive End

Texas Hometown Football Selection for Outstanding Players in AA Div I

2022 Football season-JUNIOR

1st Team TE, 2A-D1 All-State Team, Padilla Coaches Poll

Defensive Lineman of the Year, 13-2A All-District

1st Team TE, 13-2A All-District

13-2A Academic All-District

3rd Team DL, All-Central Texas Team, Austin American

All CenTex East Team, TE

2022 Thrall Tiger Varsity Team MVP

Lone Star Preps TX – Top Tight Ends in 2024

2021 Football season-SOPHOMORE

Offensive Newcomer of the Year, 12-2A All-District

2nd Team Defensive End, 12-2A All-District

12-2A Academic All-District

3rd Team OL, All-Central Texas Team, Austin American

Finalist Newcomer of the Year, Austin American All-Central Texas

2021 Thrall Tiger Varsity Team Toughness Award

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2021-2022-2023-2024 Powerlifting Regional Qualifier

2022 Track & Field Discus Regional Qualifier

Height: 6‘2"

WingSpan: 79"

Arm Length: 32"

Hands: 9.25"

Position:

Junior/Senior: TE/DE

Sophomore:DE/RT

Freshman: OL/DL

Weight: 235lbs.

Shoe size: 15

STATISTICS as of March 2023

40 Yard

4.7

Broad Jump

105

5-10-5

4.25

Deadlift

535

Bench Press

355

Squat

530

Power Clean

295

FOOTBALL

Senior Stats:
Tight End/Def End

26 CATCHES

500 REC YARDS

7 TD

64.5 Tackles

37 Assists

8 TFL

6 SACKS

17 QBP

4 PBU

4 FF

5 FR

Junior Stats:
Tight End/Def End

35 CATCHES

444 REC YARDS

11 TD

42 Tackles

14 TFL

5 SACKS

Sophomore Stats: Defensive End/Edge

34 Tackles

11 Assists

6 TFL

4 SACKS

1 INT

10 QBP

2 PBU

4 FF

2 FR

Tyler’s love of football started while playing flag football in first grade. He has played almost every position on both sides of the ball since his early years in youth football all the way thru his current HS varsity team.
Tyler lettered in football as a freshman. He started on defense at linebacker, and defensive end. He also started on offense at right tackle.
Tyler has received many awards for football, but his most prized award is his 2021 Thrall Athletics Toughness Award, which is voted on by teammates and coaches.
Tyler is naturally athletic and is a high performer in most sports, but football makes this kid come alive. He is a quiet, calm kid - until game day.
Tyler's favorite players are Rob Gronkowski, Ray Lewis, & Bo Jackson.

Hudl Link:

https://www.hudl.com/profile/16071117/tyler-bonkowski

"I’ve never been around another better practice player, ever. And I’ve coached 16 Division One players over the course of 15 years."

-Coach Aaron Vanencek, Thrall AD

2021 Toughness Award Presentation

BASEBALL

Tyler pitches, plays first base and is solid at third base. His size and strength have given him the "power hitter" designation.
At 10 years old, Tyler won the local Junior Home Run Derby in a category of 12U and 14U players. Tyler advanced to the regionals MLB Junior Home Run Derby in Houston.
He has hit an out of the park Home Run at every age level, including coach pitch.
Tyler's youth baseball team was called The Warbirds. Today, he plays for Thrall High School. Tyler has been a productive player as a starter on the varsity team as a freshman, sophomore, and junior.
Fun Fact: At a youth game, Tyler hit one over the fence to another field and hit a guy in the shoulder. The guy gave him a $1 for making that hit.

POWER LIFTING

Tyler asked to start lifting at an early age. His first "bar" was a broom handle
Tyler advanced to regionals with the Texas High School Powerlifting Association his freshman year in the 180lb weight class with a total weight of 920 pounds. He improved his sophomore year with a total weight of 1,210 pounds in the 220lb weight class, also advancing to the Texas Regionals. His junior year weight total weight was 1,335 in the 242lb weight class.
Bench press is Tyler's favorite.

Twitter Link:

https://twitter.com/BonkowskiTyler

FOR FUN

Tyler participates in high school track and field. His field events are discus and shot put, and he runs the 100M and 4x100M relay. Tyler placed 2nd in District in Discuss his sophomore year, earning him a trip to the area meet, placing 4th. This earned him a spot on the team advancing to the Regional Meet in Kingsland TX.
If you can't find Tyler at the gym, then he's most likely at a field throwing the football and running routes with friends, or they may be out bass fishing at nearest lake or stock tank.
Tyler's "ice" personality helps him focus on the current play, next play, and helps him quickly forget the past and move forward.
Nicknames have been "Moose", "Tyler B", "Bonk", and "Swole Body".
Most importantly, Tyler is a Christian athlete with faith that keeps him grounded, strong and courageous.

BIOGRAPHY

Tyler Bonkowski

2023 Football season-SENIOR

2022 Football season-JUNIOR

2021 Football season-SOPHOMORE

STATISTICS as of March 2023

4.7

105

4.25

535

355

530

295

FOOTBALL

Senior Stats: Tight End/Def End

Junior Stats: Tight End/Def End

Sophomore Stats: Defensive End/Edge

Tyler’s love of football started while playing flag football in first grade. He has played almost every position on both sides of the ball since his early years in youth football all the way thru his current HS varsity team.

Tyler lettered in football as a freshman. He started on defense at linebacker, and defensive end. He also started on offense at right tackle.

Tyler has received many awards for football, but his most prized award is his 2021 Thrall Athletics Toughness Award, which is voted on by teammates and coaches.

Tyler is naturally athletic and is a high performer in most sports, but football makes this kid come alive. He is a quiet, calm kid - until game day.

Tyler's favorite players are Rob Gronkowski, Ray Lewis, & Bo Jackson.

BASEBALL

Tyler pitches, plays first base and is solid at third base. His size and strength have given him the "power hitter" designation.

At 10 years old, Tyler won the local Junior Home Run Derby in a category of 12U and 14U players. Tyler advanced to the regionals MLB Junior Home Run Derby in Houston.

He has hit an out of the park Home Run at every age level, including coach pitch.

Tyler's youth baseball team was called The Warbirds. Today, he plays for Thrall High School. Tyler has been a productive player as a starter on the varsity team as a freshman, sophomore, and junior.

Fun Fact: At a youth game, Tyler hit one over the fence to another field and hit a guy in the shoulder. The guy gave him a $1 for making that hit.

POWER LIFTING

Tyler asked to start lifting at an early age. His first "bar" was a broom handle

Bench press is Tyler's favorite.

FOR FUN

If you can't find Tyler at the gym, then he's most likely at a field throwing the football and running routes with friends, or they may be out bass fishing at nearest lake or stock tank.

Tyler's "ice" personality helps him focus on the current play, next play, and helps him quickly forget the past and move forward.

Nicknames have been "Moose", "Tyler B", "Bonk", and "Swole Body".

Most importantly, Tyler is a Christian athlete with faith that keeps him grounded, strong and courageous.

"Be Strong & Courageous. Do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9

Senior Stats:
Tight End/Def End

Junior Stats:
Tight End/Def End

"Be Strong & Courageous. Do not be afraid;
Do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
- Joshua 1:9