Fort Lewis College Athletics

2011: Appeared in 11 games, starting 10 times at defensive tackle … Recorded 25 tackles (11 solo, 14 assisted) … Also had 1 quarterback hurry.
 
2010: Appeared in all 10 games, starting 9 times at defensive tackle … Recorded 23 tackles (10 solo, 13 assisted), including two behind the line of scrimmage for -6 yards and one quarterback sack for -1 yard … Ranked fourth in the RMAC in forced fumbles (3, 0.30 per game) … Also had 3 quarterback hurries, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 blocked kick.
 
2009: Played in all 11 games, starting 10 times as a true freshman … Ranked ninth in RMAC in forced fumbles (2, 0.18 per game) ... Recorded 28 total tackles (10 solo, 18 assisted) … Notched 2 tackles behind the line of scrimmage for 13 yards … Had a sack for 12 yards … Also had 1 pass breakup, 1 fumble recovery and 2 forced fumbles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Columbine High School in 2009 … Four-year starter on the defensive line for the Rebels … First-team all-conference in football as a senior … All-state … Played center in hockey … Played loosehead prop in rugby.

MAJOR: Business Administration
MINOR: Teacher Education
INTERESTING FACT: Tanner has traveled to 20 countries.
HOBBIES: Skiing, traveling, Frisbee, attending concerts, football, rugby, ice hockey
FAVORITE FOOD: BBQ ribs, steak tartare
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Eastbound and Down
FAVORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS: Kenny Powers
FAVORITE SINGER/BAND: Dave Matthews Band, Sublime, O.A.R.
FAVORITE PRO TEAM: Denver Broncos, Colorado Avalanche
PARENTS: Jerry Russell and Judy Baker