Ohio State Overview
• Tanner transferred to Ohio State from Oklahoma State and enrolled in classes in January of 2022
• Graduated from Oklahoma State in December of 2021 with his degree in finance
• Had a superb understanding of the defensive schemes run by new Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles
• Played in and started in 12 games for the Buckeyes in 2022 after playing in 41 games and starting 23 times as an Oklahoma State Cowboy
• Totalled 24 tackles and a team-best three interceptions plus one pass break-up in 2022
• He recorded his first interception as a Buckeye in the win over Wisconsin and then had two interceptions in the win over Iowa
• Career stats include 147 tackles, 13 pass break-ups and four interceptions
More on Tanner
• Played four years at Oklahoma State under then Cowboy defensive coordinator Jim Knowles
• Started 23 games for the Cowboys in 2020 and 2021
• Recorded 78 tackles, 10 pass break ups, three tackles for loss and one interception in that span, including a game-clinching INT vs. Texas in 2021
• Finished his Oklahoma State career with 123 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 12 passes defended in 41 games
• A two-time Academic All-Big 12 honoree who earned his degree in finance
• Played running back and cornerback for coach Mickey Moss at Rockwall-Heath, finishing with 2,443 total rushing yards, 31 rushing touchdowns, 132 tackles, six passes defended, five forced fumbles, four interceptions and 10 tackles for loss
• Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN and a three-star prospect by Rivals, Scout and 247Sports
• Is the son of Cedric and Alice McCalister
