CLASS OF 2017
Tyler Gaffney
Cathedral Catholic (CA)
Tyler played in this rivalry against St. Augustine three times. During his high school career, he totaled over 3,200 rushing yards averaging nearly 9 yards per carry and 165 yards per game and 58 total touchdowns. Tyler went on to play for the Stanford Cardinal football and baseball teams. As a running back in the Pac-12 he was named second team All-Pac 12 and USA Today second team All-American, as well as the Pac-12 Championship MVP in 2013. Tyler was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the 2014 NFL draft. In August of 2017 he was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Accepting the award on his behalf is coach Sean Doyle.