Tucson wide receiver Tyree Pierson announced his commitment to play for Scottsdale Community College on Friday afternoon. The 6-foot-2 standout caught 20 passes for 226 yards and three touchdowns in his senior season to help lead the Badgers to the playoffs.
Pierson also collected two interceptions from his defensive end position, averaging almost 60 yards in return yardage and another touchdown.
“Thank you and it means a lot knowing that someone is willing to take a chance with me and letting me continue playing the sport that I have become in love with,” Pierson said.
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