Tyler Shough, the 25-year-old QB, is all set to make a ripple effect in this NFL draft! His story has everything, be it ups and downs, whether you talk of the rough debut, broken collarbones, or unsteady transitions. But, despite that, he pushed himself to give his best season yet at Louisville in 2024. Scoring 3,195 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, six picks, and an All-ACC Honorable Mention, he has notched it all.

For a guy who was almost written off, he has done wonders. Tyler has an NFL-ready size, a whip for a right arm, and leadership that you can’t coach. And his mentality indeed comes from his parents, Glenn and Dana Shough. Here’s everything that you need to know about his parents.

Who are Tyler Shough’s parents?

Tyler Shough was born on September 28, 1999, in Chandler, Arizona, to Dana Denley-Shough and Glenn Shough, a couple whose strength and sacrifice are the defining dynamics of the family. Tyler’s mom, Dana Shough, is a retired educator. She has a Master’s degree from Northern Arizona University. However, she brings the fighter mentality to the forefront, winning the battle against stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.

Her diagnosis came through in 2006, when Tyler was five years old. Doctors gave her 9 to 12 months to live, and another tragedy struck the family, i.e., the death of Tyler’s 19-year-old brother around the same time. In one particular incident, Dana recalls the head-shaving party, looking for her hat. But, Tyler reassured her,  “Mommy, you don’t have to put that hat on. You look beautiful without it,” as published in the Tempe Tribune.

She had an awakening: “What I do right now in front of this little boy… is going to define his character.” Ultimately, Dana’s medication, Herceptin, worked, and she has been cancer-free for more than a decade now. On the other hand, Tyler’s dad, Glenn Shough, is a retired police officer and criminal justice/driver’s education teacher.

Whether supporting his wife through her cancer treatment or Tyler’s football aspirations, he never left their side. He often quotes Clint Eastwood with his family mantra, “Get mad, dog mean.” He is very active on X, frequently posting in support of his son. In his bio, he describes himself as “Happily married to Dana, the proud father of 4 great adults. #retiredlife.” And, as the draft day approaches, he is backing up his son Tyler with full spirits.

Their influence on his NFL career: All to know

Dana didn’t just cheer from afar. Regardless of the sport and her condition, she attended every single practice, be it football or baseball. According to family friend Barb Kowalinski, “She took her chair and sat at every practice,” as stated in the SI Louisville Report. Both Dana and Glenn have made numerous sacrifices for Tyler and his siblings.

Glenn also made a “24-hour rule” to keep Tyler focused in both victory and defeat. He remarked, “There’s a time for reflection and a time to move on… You have to have a philosophy so you’re not being negative,” as stated in the Tempe Tribune’s article. And Tyler has kept up with the lessons. He has learned a lot from his mom, as he remarks, “She’s always been a fighter… That’s why I’m trying to be like her.”

Even in childhood, he stood upright, keeping up with his parents’ values. After a Little League outburst, he handwrote a letter of apology to Coach Jamie Brewington, who is a family friend and mentor. “I’d let him date my daughter… that’s a testament to his parents,” Brewington said. Even Glenn and Dana are incredibly proud of their son, Tyler.

She penned an X post back in December 2024, writing, “I’m incredibly proud of you, TJ, for the man you’ve become on and off the field. You’ve accomplished 2 bachelor’s degrees, a master’s degree, and a business certificate. You’ve overcome adversity in your journey and continued to shine. What a blessing! 🙏🏼” As the draft approached, she also posted “Way to go, Tyler!” on March 2. Truly, he has the support of his parents to get through anything in life.