Tyriq Leshon Withers

Biography

Tyriq Withers is a rising American actor and former athlete whose career has surged with high-profile roles in horror, drama, and romance. Born on July 15, 1998, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was a wide receiver for the Florida State Seminoles before transitioning to acting in 2019. Withers gained significant attention for his breakout performance in the "Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga" episode of Donald Glover’s "Atlanta" (2022) and later starred in the Jordan Peele-produced football-horror film "Him" (2025). In March 2026, he transitioned to leading-man status as Ledger Ward in the Universal Pictures adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s "Reminders of Him." His portrayal of an ex-NFL player and protective bar owner has been praised for its emotional depth, drawing on his personal experiences with grief. With a diverse filmography that includes the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" sequel and the upcoming thriller "Family Secrets," Withers has established himself as a prominent "Young Hollywood" star capable of balancing intense physicality with vulnerability.

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