David Mikel Tyree (born January 3, 1980) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons.
He is currently the Director of Player Development for the New York Giants.
He played college football for Syracuse University.
He was drafted by the New York Giants in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
He has also played for the Baltimore Ravens.
He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2005 as a special teams player.
Tyree is best known for the Helmet Catch in 2008 on the Giants' final drive of Super Bowl XLII.
The catch came at a crucial moment and was instrumental in continuing the drive that eventually resulted in the Giants scoring a last-minute touchdown, resulting in a 17–14 upset of the heavily favoured New England Patriots.