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2017 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 3 · #187 overall

Michael Tyson Cincinnati Draft

Michael Tyson was drafted No. 187 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#187
Round
6
Draft class
2017
NFL games
10
Career AV
142nd at Cincinnati

The pick

How Michael Tyson came off the board in 2017.

Drafted by

Seattle Seahawks

Rd 6, Pick 3 · #187 overall · NFC West

Full 2017 draft class (253 picks)
Position
Safety S
College
Cincinnati American Athletic at the draft
Measurables
6'1" · 204 lbs
Hometown
Norfolk, VA
Pre-draft board
No. 243 prospect43.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
10
Career approximate value
142nd among Cincinnati picks
Final season
20181 years after the draft

Around pick 187

Who came off the board on either side of Michael Tyson.

#185 Caleb Brantley DT · CLE Florida #186 Chuck Clark DB · BAL Virginia Tech #188 Elijah McGuire RB · NYJ Louisiana #189 Tanzel Smart DT · LAR Tulane

Other S picks from Cincinnati

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#62 Bryan Cook S · KC · 2022 Cincinnati #163 Darrick Forrest S · WAS · 2021 Cincinnati #243 James Wiggins S · ARI · 2021 Cincinnati

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Michael Tyson in the 2017 NFL Draft

Michael Tyson is a Safety out of Cincinnati selected No. 187 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft. 10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Cincinnati has produced 74 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Michael Tyson drafted?

Michael Tyson was selected No. 187 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/michael-tyson.

What college did Michael Tyson play for?

Michael Tyson played college football at Cincinnati in the American Athletic. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.

How did Michael Tyson's NFL career turn out?

10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/michael-tyson.