Attended Bridge City High School in Texas where his 52-yard field goal is still the school record. Following the 2008 season, was honored by the PFWA with the Halas Award, which goes to the individual in the NFL who overcame the most adversity to succeed during a season. Was named the Buccaneers 2007 Man of the Year and a finalist for the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his work on and off the football field. Was the Buccaneers 2008 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. Married to Melissa, and the couple has seven children. The couple's youngest son, Matthew Tryson, passed away in September of 2008. Attended several events to support the March of Dimes Georgia chapter during the 2010 season. He attended a special Prematurity Town Hall Forum at Zoo Atlanta, Bowling for Babies and an Evening of Excellence, where he and his wife, Melissa, spoke about how the March of Dimes has impacted their lives and the great work that they do to support babies all across the nation. Participated in the Extra Yard partnership program and donated his tickets to the March of Dimes Georgia. Attended a special night at Andretti's Indoor Karting & Games with several children from the Make A Wish Foundation of Georgia/Alabama, bowling for Challenged Child & Friends and Fishing with the Falcons (a special fishing outing on Lake Lanier with wounded military veterans). Show less «