Former Middle Tennessee State defensive end Tyshun Render has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Miami Dolphins.

A 6-4, 256-pound defensive end, Render finished his senior season with 49 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3½ sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception. He finished his career with 119 tackles, 19½ tackles for loss and 6½ sacks.

A relative unknown to many outside of Murfreesboro heading into this year's draft process, Render gained some national attention he was set up for a workout with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick in late February.

A workout set up by MTSU offensive coordinator Tony Franklin, who's had a long-standing relationship with Belichick, Render spent the day with the six-time Super Bowl winning coach as he worked out in front of him. The two also watched hours of film together.

“I was just in a state of shock when Coach (Tommy) West and Coach Franklin first told me,” Render said. “I was just like, ‘Why me?’ It’s just crazy that the best coach in the NFL wanted to see me personally and wanted to watch film alongside me to help develop me better as a player."

Taylor signed with MTSU as a two-star prospect out of Westlake High School in Atlanta.