All the latest on New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough including news, stats, records & history.
Second year quarterback Tyler Shough is looking to build off a promising rookie season with New Orleans in 2025. Shough was named to the All-Rookie Team in 2025, and looks like a solid pick for the Saints in the second round.
At 26 years old, Shough is old for being a second year player after spending six years in college. Shough played two seasons at Oregon (2019, 2020), three seasons at Texas Tech (2021, 2022, 2023), and finished his career at Louisville for one season (2024).
His best college season was the final season at Louisville, where he finished with 3,195 passing yards and 23 touchdowns.
Shough is primarily a pocket passer, but has the ability to scramble out of the pocket if necessary.
Player Information
Name | Tyler Shough |
Age | 26 |
Height | 6' 5" |
Weight | 219 lbs |
Birthday | September 28, 1999 |
Birthplace | Chandler, AZ |
College | Louisville |
Drafted | 2025: Round 2, Pick 40 (NO) |
Pro Experience | 1 Season |
Team(s) | New Orleans Saints (2025-Present) |
Tyler Shough's Career Stats
Games Played | 11 |
Completions | 221 |
Passing Yards | 2,384 |
Passing Touchdowns | 10 |
Interceptions | 6 |
Rushing Yards | 186 |
Rushing Touchdowns | 3 |
*Stats entering 2026 season
Tyler Shough's Salary and Contract
Tyler Shough is in the second year of his four-year, $10,804,721 fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Saints.
Shough will make a base salary of $1,331,124 in 2026.
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