Phillip Tanner
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Position: | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||||||
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High school: | Justin F. Kimball (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||||||||
College: | Middle Tennessee State | ||||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Phillip Tanner (born August 8, 1988) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at Middle Tennessee State University.
Early years
Tanner attended Justin F. Kimball High School, where, as a junior he was named All-district after posting 1,395 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns.
As a senior, he rushed for 1,705 yards and scored 29 touchdowns, on his way to being named All-district and District Player of the Year. He finished his high school career with 4,275 rushing yards and 76 touchdowns. He also lettered in track competing in the 100 metres.
College career
Tanner accepted a football scholarship from Middle Tennessee State University. As a true freshman, he played 13 games as a defensive back in nickel situations, tallying 16 tackles and one sack. He also practiced track, competing in the 4 × 100 metres relay team.
As a sophomore, he was switched to running back, playing in nine games (one start), while recording 64 carries for 299 yards and 4 touchdowns.
As a junior, he played in 12 games (4 starts), leading the team in rushing yards (714) and rushing touchdowns (15), while also becoming the first player in Sun Belt Conference history to receive both Offensive and Special Teams Player of the Week awards in the same week.
Tanner became a full-time starter as a senior, but was forced to redshirt after starting two games, because of a bone contusion he suffered in his knee during the second contest of the season. He started 2 games and rushed for 83 yards.
As a redshirt senior in 2010, he recorded 13 starts, 160 carries for 928 yards (led the team), a 5.8-yard average, 21 receptions for 194 yards and 13 touchdowns. He finished his collegiate career with 430 carries for 2,024 yards (4.7-yard avg.) and 33 touchdowns. He also lettered in track.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Tanner was signed as an
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On February 23,
Indianapolis Colts
On July 29, 2014, Tanner was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent, after releasing running back Chris Rainey.[4][5] He was cut on August 20.
Dallas Cowboys (second stint)
On August 27, 2014, he was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys to play in the last game of the preseason, because of injuries at the running back position. He was released on August 30.[6]
Buffalo Bills
On October 21, 2014, Tanner was signed by the Buffalo Bills after injuries to Fred Jackson and C. J. Spiller.[7] He was cut on November 20, to make room for tight end MarQueis Gray.
San Francisco 49ers
On December 17,
Personal life
In 2019, Tanner entered the coaching ranks, serving as a
References
- ^ "Cowboys Corner: Cowboys' rookie FAs include six Texans". Sportsblogs.star-telegram.com. 2011-07-27. Archived from the original on March 18, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Yasinskas, Pat (August 18, 2010). "Lose a helmet, lose a play". ESPN. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Cowboys won't tender Phillip Tanner". Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Archer, Todd (December 9, 2016). "Cowboys put Phillip Tanner on IR". ESPN Dallas. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- FOX News. December 9, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "For one night at least, Tanner a Cowboy again". Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Patra, Kevin. "Bills place C.J. Spiller on IR-recall, sign Phillip Tanner". NFL.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Staff, 49ers. "49ers Sign RB Phillip Tanner, Place TE Garrett Celek on IR". Retrieved June 6, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Phillip Tanner". Dallascowboys.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Former Dallas Cowboys running back joins Jon Kitna's coaching staff". Retrieved June 6, 2020.