April 30, 2024
The Lions
selected Tieide in the second round of the 2024 CFL Draft with the 19th overall pick.
ANALYSIS
Tieide had to go through a long route to reach pro football. Tieide originally committed to Boston College in 2018 as a defensive back, moving to linebacker the following season. He eventually converted to wide receiver in 2020, playing 12 games over the next two years while featuring mostly on special teams and recording two tackles. He moved to Toledo in 2022 and joined Concordia University in 2023 before being selected in the draft.