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Jersey Number 36
Peyton "Man Man" Dyer
- Position:
- Safety
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Decatur, Ga.
- High School:
- Tyner Academy
2026: Dyer, who enrolled at USC in the spring of 2026 after graduating a semester early from high school, looks to compete for playing time at safety as a true freshman in 2026.
HIGH SCHOOL: Dyer, a four-star recruit, was ranked as the No. 249 player in the nation by Rivals. He was rated as the No. 9 player in the state of Tennessee by ESPN, No. 10 by Rivals and No. 14 by 247Sports. He was touted as the No. 30 cornerback in the country by Rivals and ESPN and No. 39 by 247Sports. He was nationally ranked 249th on Rivals 300 List.
As a senior in 2025 he transferred to Tyner Academy in Tennessee, and he recorded 2 receptions for 41 yards (20.5) and 1 TD, as well as 7 carries for 17 yards (2.4 avg.) and 2 TDs. He helped Tyner Academy to go undefeated in regional play in 2025. Dyer was named the 2025 AAA Region 3 Safety of the Year. Prior to the season, he was named to the 2025 Touchdown Club of Atlanta Preseason All-Star Team and the Recruit GA Preseason Class 6A All-State First Team. He was a 2025 Under Armour Next: Atlanta participant.
As a junior in 2024 at Duluth High School in Georgia, he tallied 70 tackles, 12 PBUs, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 INT. he also notched 1 punt return for 50 yards. He was named to the 2024 Georgia High School Football Daily All-Region 7-6A First Team and to the 2024 Atlanta Journal Constitution Class 6A All-State Team. He was also a 2024 Atlanta Journal Constitution All-Gwinnett County Selection, the 2024 Touchdown Club of Gwinnett Player of the Year and a 2024 Recruit Georgia Class 6A All- State Honorable Mention.
As a sophomore in 2023, he had 18 tackles and 2 INTs as well as 2 receptions for 18 yards (9.0 avg.).
Dyer also competed in track and field, posting times of 11.70 in the 100-meter, 24.73 in the 200-meter and 54.85 in the 400-meter.
HIGH SCHOOL: Dyer, a four-star recruit, was ranked as the No. 249 player in the nation by Rivals. He was rated as the No. 9 player in the state of Tennessee by ESPN, No. 10 by Rivals and No. 14 by 247Sports. He was touted as the No. 30 cornerback in the country by Rivals and ESPN and No. 39 by 247Sports. He was nationally ranked 249th on Rivals 300 List.
As a senior in 2025 he transferred to Tyner Academy in Tennessee, and he recorded 2 receptions for 41 yards (20.5) and 1 TD, as well as 7 carries for 17 yards (2.4 avg.) and 2 TDs. He helped Tyner Academy to go undefeated in regional play in 2025. Dyer was named the 2025 AAA Region 3 Safety of the Year. Prior to the season, he was named to the 2025 Touchdown Club of Atlanta Preseason All-Star Team and the Recruit GA Preseason Class 6A All-State First Team. He was a 2025 Under Armour Next: Atlanta participant.
As a junior in 2024 at Duluth High School in Georgia, he tallied 70 tackles, 12 PBUs, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 INT. he also notched 1 punt return for 50 yards. He was named to the 2024 Georgia High School Football Daily All-Region 7-6A First Team and to the 2024 Atlanta Journal Constitution Class 6A All-State Team. He was also a 2024 Atlanta Journal Constitution All-Gwinnett County Selection, the 2024 Touchdown Club of Gwinnett Player of the Year and a 2024 Recruit Georgia Class 6A All- State Honorable Mention.
As a sophomore in 2023, he had 18 tackles and 2 INTs as well as 2 receptions for 18 yards (9.0 avg.).
Dyer also competed in track and field, posting times of 11.70 in the 100-meter, 24.73 in the 200-meter and 54.85 in the 400-meter.
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