Tyren Polley Jr. holds the SS · Starter spot in SMU Mustangs’s safety room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Tyren Polley Jr. is a sophomore safety for the SMU Mustangs, wearing No. 10. The 6'0", 195-pound defensive back hails from Duncanville, Texas, where he attended Duncanville High School. In 2025, Polley recorded 20 total tackles, including 16 solo stops, and added 2 pass deflections. He also recorded 2 interceptions for 28 yards, averaging 14.0 yards per interception. Polley is returning for the 2026 season.

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