Tyler Mancini

Tyler Giovani Luca Mancini (born 17 March 1995) is a main character in Violets and a freshman attending New York University with a major in business. Tom is portrayed by Colton Haynes.

Background
Tyler is the athlete of the group and the one with the biggest dreams. He was born and raised in Hammonton, New Jersey and grew up in a close-knit Italian American family with strong traditional values. Tyler's dream is to become a professional football player in the NFL, but he studies business as a back-up plan, something he honestly can't see himself doing.

Season One
Tyler is first seen in his home in New Jersey being woken up by his mother for his going away party. He later communicates with Paige his girlfriend through their windows while using notepads. At the party he talks to her about how even though they'll be on two different places they'll still be together forever. Tyler is next seen after he helps Shan Eriksen up after being knocked over by John Wolfe. Tyler, Shan, and Tom Evans then search for their rooms together. Tyler meets his roommate Brandon Day and after Brandon leaves, he reveals numerous unanswered texts to Paige as he sighs and stretches out on his bed.

Personality
Tyler is a down-to-Earth, laid-back guy. He can occasionally get high strung when it comes to football but is normally almost always level-headed and a mediator in conflicts. His religious and political views cause him to butt heads with Delilah at times.

Trivia

 * He is of full Italian descent, with his family originating in Naples, Italy.