UNLV: A nice-sized prospect who can line up at tight end, fullback or H-back ... One of three tight ends in the 2011 UNLV class and one of two signees from the Grand Canyon State ... Earned a spot on the Dean's Honor List in both of his first semesters on campus.

2011: Redshirted season.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Greenway HS ... Played on both sides of the ball for coach K.J. Anthony ... A three-star prospect by Scouts Inc., which ranked him the No. 70 tight end prospect in the nation ... Also ranked 97th at his position by Scout ... Helped lead the Demons to three consecutive playoff berths, including a state semifinal appearance ... Hauled in 30 receptions for more than 300 yards and six touchdowns as a senior ... Also totaled more than 70 tackles, two forced fumbles and one sack on defense ... Was a three-time all-region selection and a two-time all-state honoree as a tight end ... Also lettered in basketball and track and field.

PERSONAL: Tyler Stephen Bergsten was born on Jan. 27, 1993, in Phoenix, AZ ... The son of Stephen and Colleen Bergsten ... Has a younger sister, Rachel ... Majoring in hospitality management.

--Courtesy of UNLVRebels.com