A versatile athlete, Heath joined the Golden Eagles in 2010 and spent his first season as a redshirt...a defensive back with good size and quickness...worked his way onto the 2010 fall semester Athletic Director's Honor Roll... continues to see playing time hunting down ball-handlers.

AT TECH (In 2012): Dyer made appearances in seven of the 11 Golden Eagle games... made his first tackle of the season in Eugene, Ore., against the No. 4 Ducks on Sept. 15... ended up with three tackles on the season, 2 unassisted.

(In 2011): Dyer saw field action in nine games as a defensive back for the Golden Eagles, logging three stops on the season. Two tackles were unassisted and came against Maryville College in Tech's home opener.

AT TECH (In 2010): Heath was a member of the scout team defensive secondary and worked on special teams during his redshirt season on the roster.

HIGH SCHOOL: Heath was a five-year starter for coach Gary Sheppard at Clarksville Academy, and was a two-way starter for the Cougars...set the school passing record as a quarterback...also played cornerback...named all-state as a junior and all-region as a senior...versatile athlete, he also lettered in both baseball and basketball...two-time all-area pick as a shooting guard on thebasketball team...named all-conference while filling the shortsop position on the diamond.

PERSONAL: Heath is the son of Ray and Donna Dyer...birthdate is August 28, 1991...full name is Heath Spencer Dyer...majoring in applied chemistry.