Tyler's Dream

Tyler had the most incredible weekend in Gainesville thanks to the University of Florida Collegiate Dream Team!

Day one started with an amazing send off at Tyler’s house, surrounded by friends and family who cheered him on as his Dream Experience began. Tyler’s first stop was a behind the scenes tour at football training facility, where Tyler got to meet some of his football heroes including Graham Mertz, DJ Lagway, and Trikweze Bridges. The players all  chatted with Tyler, posed for pictures, shared personal phone numbers and shared some unforgettable moments. The crew then headed over to Flavet Field, where Tyler and the played football with the CDT, enjoyed a picnic under the sun, and soaked up the game-day vibes.

After checking into the hotel, Tyler and the crew capped off the evening with a delicious dinner and an exciting basketball game.

Day two started strong as Tyler led the Gators during the legendary Gator Walk, where fans cheered, and Tyler soaked in the electric atmosphere. But, the real magic happened when he had a private 10-minute conversation with Coach Billy Napier. They talked strategy, shared laughs, and bonded over their love of the game.

Tyler then took his spot on the sidelines, watching the team warm up. Quarterback Graham Mertz made a special effort to chat and grab a photo with Tyler. But the highlight? DJ Lagway brought Tyler out onto the field, where they shared an incredible moment throwing passes to each other. Tyler nailed his catch and gave it right back, showing off his skills in front of the whole stadium!

From there, it was off to some amazing seats right at the 50-yard line to enjoy the game. After the third quarter, Tyler got to be part of the iconic Tom Petty Experience, standing on the field as fans sang their hearts out! And if that wasn’t enough, after the Gators secured a HUGE win, Tyler was back on the field for the post-game celebration. He met the entire team, gathered autographs, snapped pictures, and reveled in the unforgettable energy of the night.

The dream ended with a delicious seafood feast, complete with crab legs and plenty of smiles as Tyler shared his favorite moments from the weekend.