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Wide Receivers
Tyler Aurandt

Now in his second year as Valdosta State's wide receiver coach, Tyler Aurandt is fully aware of the rigors involved with playing on one of NCAA Division II's premiere football programs.

After all, Aurandt is now in his seventh year overall with the Blazer program after serving as a receiver for four years on the VSU squad. The Atlanta, Ga. native saw action in 31 games during his four seasons in the Red and Black, during which he caught 86 passes. Aurandt tallied one touchdown and 718 yards during his Blazer career and enjoyed his best season as a senior in 2006 when he was second on the team with 43 receptions. He enjoyed a career game against West Alabama that season, when he hauled in 13 catches for 123 yards. Aurandt's career highlights also included a pair of receptions in the Blazers 2004 national championship game victory over Pittsburg State.

Aurandt easily transitioned into coaching the next season when he served as an offensive assistant on David Dean's first coaching staff. He worked primarily with the wide receivers during the Blazers' 2007 national championship season and was instrumental in Cedric Jones being named All-America at the end of the season. Aurandt's ability to teach the game of football and the position of wide receiver was quickly proven as he worked with a group of receivers that featured six newcomers. The group excelled under his leadership, catching 276 passes for 2,981 yards and 27 touchdowns during the year.

The 2008 season saw Aurandt again serve as the leader of the receiving corps, and again he showed his ability to teach the game as his position saw seven new players join the VSU ranks prior to the season. Aurandt's tutelage helped Albert Dukes earn All-Gulf South Conference honors during the season as the first year player caught 41 passes and eight touchdowns. Over all, the group accounted for 201 receptions and 2,555 yards as well as 24 touchdowns on the season.

Aurandt played his prep career at Greater Atlanta Christian.

 
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