Tanner McCalister
{{Short description|American football player (born 2000)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Tanner McCalister
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| caption = McCalister with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2022
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| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|27}}
| birth_place = Dallas, Texas, U.S.
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| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 191
| high_school = Rockwall-Heath {{nowrap|(Heath, Texas)}}
| college = Oklahoma State (2018–2021)
Ohio State (2022)
| undraftedyear = 2023
| pastteams =
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2024}})
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| statseason = 2024
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| statlabel2 = Sacks
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| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
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| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
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| statlabel6 = Interceptions
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| pfr = McCaTa00
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Tanner McCalister (born January 27, 2000) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Ohio State Buckeyes.
Early life
McCalister grew up in Rockwall, Texas, and attended Rockwall-Heath High School. He originally committed to play college football at Arkansas,{{Cite web |last=Conway |first=Tyler |title=4-Star CB Tanner McCalister Commits to Arkansas over Notre Dame, Others |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2693860-4-star-cb-tanner-mccalister-commits-to-arkansas-over-notre-dame-others |access-date=April 29, 2023 |work=Bleacher Report}} but later signed to play with the Oklahoma State Cowboys.{{Cite web |title=Tanner McCalister |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/209892/tanner-mccalister |access-date=April 29, 2023 |website=ESPN}}
College career
McCalister started his college career at Oklahoma State where he played for four years. He was named to the Big 12 Conference all-academic three times at Oklahoma State.{{Cite web |title=Tanner McCalister |url=https://okstate.com/sports/football/roster/tanner-mccalister/9641 |access-date=April 29, 2023 |work=Oklahoma State Athletics}} In his four years for the Cowboys he posted 123 tackles, 4.5 going for a loss, an interception, and 12 pass deflections.{{Cite web |title=Tanner McCalister |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tanner-mccalister-1.html |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Sports Reference}} In his best year he put up 42 tackles, 1 going for a loss, one interception, and 6 pass deflections.{{Cite web |title=2021 Oklahoma State Cowboys Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/2021.html |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Sports Reference}} After he graduated from Oklahoma State he transferred to Ohio State.{{Cite web |last=Strom |first=Griffin |date=January 5, 2022 |title=OKLAHOMA STATE TRANSFER SAFETY TANNER MCCALISTER COMMITS TO OHIO STATE |url=https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2022/01/128490/oklahoma-state-transfer-safety-tanner-mccalister-commits-to-ohio-state |access-date=April 30, 2023 |work=Eleven Warriors}}{{Cite web |last=Baird |first=Nathan |date=January 5, 2022 |title=Ohio State football lands transfer Tanner McCalister, former Oklahoma State starting safety |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/01/ohio-state-football-lands-transfer-tanner-mccalister-former-oklahoma-state-starting-safety.html |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Cleveland.com}}{{Cite web |last=Lind |first=Andrew |date=March 28, 2022 |title=Ohio State S Tanner McCalister Loses Black Stripe |url=https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-football-oklahoma-state-transfer-safety-tanner-mccalister-loses-black-stripe |access-date=May 21, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated Ohio State Buckeyes News, Analysis and More}} In his one season with the Buckeyes he recorded 24 tackles, 3 interceptions, and a pass deflection.{{Cite web |title=2022 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/2022.html |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Sports Reference}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 10 1/2
| weight = 191
| dash = 4.44
| ten split = 1.60
| twenty split = 2.59
| shuttle = 4.18
| cone drill = 6.90
| vertical = 37.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 3
| bench = 22
| arm span = 30 1/4
| hand span = 9 1/4
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Overview of Buckeyes 2023 Pro Day measurements, results |url=https://www.on3.com/teams/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-ohio-state-football-buckeyes-pro-day-results-2023-nfl-draft/ |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=on3.com}}{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Draft Scout Tanner McCalister College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1023932&DraftYear=2023 |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
=Cleveland Browns=
After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, McCalister signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.{{Cite web |last=Hope |first=Dan |date=April 29, 2023 |title=TANNER MCCALISTER SIGNING WITH CLEVELAND BROWNS AS UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT |url=https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2023-nfl-draft/2023/04/138554/tanner-mccalister-signs-with-cleveland-browns-as-undrafted-free-agent |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Eleven Warriors}}{{Cite web |last=Pokorny |first=Chris |date=April 29, 2023 |title=Cleveland Browns - List of Undrafted Free Agents Reportedly Signed |url=https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/4/29/23704102/cleveland-browns-list-of-undrafted-free-agents-reportedly-signed |access-date=April 30, 2023 |work=SB Nation}} He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Browns reduce roster to 53 |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-2023-reduce-roster-to-53 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Browns claim CB Kahlef Hailassie and add 15 to practice squad |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-claim-cb-kahlef-hailassie-and-add-15-to-practice-squad |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}} He was not signed to a reserve/future contract by the team after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.{{Cite web |last=German |first=Spencer |date=January 15, 2024 |title=Browns Begin Offseason By Signing Nine Players To Reserve, Futures Contracts |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/browns-sign-nine-players-to-reserve-futures-contracts |work=Sports Illustrated}}
=Denver Broncos=
On January 22, 2024, McCalister signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Swanson, Ben |date=January 22, 2024 |title=Broncos sign DB Tanner McCalister to future contract |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-db-tanner-mccalister-to-future-contract |website=DenverBroncos.com}} On August 27, the Broncos waived him during their final roster cuts.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-roster-moves-to-reach-53-player-limit-x7891 |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} The next day, he was signed to the Broncos' practice squad.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 28, 2024 |title=Broncos sign 15 players to practice squad |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-15-players-to-practice-squad-x8841 |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} On October 12, McCalister was promoted to the active roster.{{Cite web |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |date=2024-10-12 |title=Broncos put C Luke Wattenberg, WR Josh Reynolds on injured reserve, rookie RB Audric Estime set to return vs. Chargers |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/10/12/broncos-luke-wattenberg-josh-reynolds-injured-reserve/ |access-date=2024-10-12 |work=The Denver Post}} On October 15, he was waived by the Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Weir |first=Susanna |date=2024-10-15 |title=Broncos designate RT Mike McGlinchey and OLB Baron Browning for return from IR |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-designate-rt-mike-mcglinchey-and-olb-baron-browning-for-return-from-ir |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=Denver Broncos |language=}} The next day, he was signed back to the practice squad.{{cite web |last1=Heath |first1=Jon |date=2024-10-17 |title=Recapping the 11 roster moves Broncos made before 'TNF' |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/17/broncos-news-team-made-roster-moves-ahead-of-tnf-week-7/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Broncos Wire}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 13, 2025.{{cite web|title=Broncos sign 13 players to future contracts|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-13-players-to-future-contracts|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=January 13, 2025}}
On June 18, 2025, McCalister was waived by the Broncos.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=2025-06-18 |title=Broncos sign CB Mario Goodrich |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-cb-mario-goodrich |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=Denver Broncos |language=}}
Personal life
McCalister has a degree in finance and enjoys traveling.{{Cite news |last=Schmidt |first=Lori |date=September 1, 2022 |title=Money guy, OSU safety Tanner McCalister takes stock of his talents |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/09/01/meet-ohio-state-buckeyes-football-safety-tanner-mccalister/65414239007/ |access-date=May 15, 2023 |work=The Columbus Dispatch}}
References
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External links
- [https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/roster/tanner-mccalister/ Ohio State Buckeyes bio]
- [https://okstate.com/sports/football/roster/tanner-mccalister/9641 Oklahoma State Cowboys bio]
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Category:American football safeties
Category:Oklahoma State Cowboys football players
Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football players
Category:Cleveland Browns players
Category:Players of American football from Dallas
Category:Sportspeople from Rockwall, Texas
Category:Players of American football from Rockwall County, Texas