Mike Tanner
Linebacker #44
Ht/Wt
6'
2"
|
239 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Orem, 
Utah
Last School
Orem High School
Roster Years
2000-2003


Personal

Parents are David and Denilles Tanner ... served a Church mission to Boston, Mass. ... recruited by Utah, Utah State, Washington and UCLA ... married Hollie Nielsen in July 2000 ... the couple has one son, Ty.

At BYU

In 2001: Earned letterman honors as a sophomore... a significant contributor on special teams... played a backup role at linebacker... competed in nine regular-season games as a sophomore... credited with six tackles on the season, including five solo takedowns... posted a season-high two solo tackles at Hawaii... posted a quarterback hurry vs. Nevada.

In 2000: Participated in spring drills... recorded five tackles in the Blue/White scrimmage, including three unassisted and two assisted takedowns... saw action throughout the regular season as a special-teams contributor... saw action at linebacker in four games, including Florida State, Virginia, UNLV and Syracuse.

Before BYU

Lettered three times in football for Orem High ... was co-MVP for Region IV ... team MVP, defensive MVP and Best Conditioned Athlete ... first-team all-state ... All-America by Bigger, Faster, Stronger ... honorable mention Parade All-American ... lettered three times in wrestling and four times in track ... teammate of Rod Wilkerson, Jared Harper and Jason Kukahiko at Orem ... coached by Paul Clark (BYU).

Stats

TANNER's Career Stats
Year Gms UT AT TFL FR INT Hur Sck
2001 9 5 1 0 0 0 1 0
2002 12 21 36 3 2 1 2 1

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 2000

Participated in spring drills ... recorded five tackles in the Blue/White scrimmage, including three unassisted and two assisted takedowns ... saw action throughout the regular season as a special-teams contributor. .. saw action at linebacker in four games, including Florida State, Virginia, UNLV and Syracuse.

Sophmore Year 2001

Earned letterman honors as a sophomore ... a significant contributor on special teams ... played a backup role at linebacker ... competed in nine regular-season games as a sophomore ... credited with six tackles on the season, including five solo takedowns ... posted a season-high two solo tackles at Hawaii ... posted a quarterback hurry vs. Nevada.

Junior Year 2002

Earned All-MWC honorable metnion honors ... saw action in all 12 games during the season ... earned the starting middle linebacker job with 5 games remaining in the season ...finished the year with 57 tackles, including 21 solo takedowns ... produced 2 tackles for a net loss of 10 yards on the season, including 1 sack ... recovered two fumbles on the season and had a 15-yard interception return at Georgia Tech.

Senior Year 2003

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year