Prior to Tulane: Attended Fork Union Military Academy in Fall 2006...played tight end, defensive end and right tackle for coach John Shuman...caught 12 passes for 200-plus yards and three touchdowns...off the field, was a member of the Dean's List.

High School: Played just one year of high school football, seeing time at tight end and right tackle for coach Kenny Sears...as a senior, helped the Wolves go undefeated during the regular season, win the District 4-5A title and advance to the state playoffs...named a Top 25 Recruit in Louisiana by Louisiana Magazine...also lettered four years in basketball...off the field, was a TOPPS graduate.

Personal: Born Tyler Compton Helm on April 15, 1988, in Baton Rouge, La...son of Mike and Kellie Helm...has four sisters: Jessica, Jolie, Maggie and Natalie...father, Mike, played linebacker at Georgia Tech...already enrolled at Tulane...proposed major is business.