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American football player (born 1994)
American football player
Tanner Vallejo (born December 16, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Boise State and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft . Vallejo has also played for the Cleveland Browns , the Washington Redskins and the Arizona Cardinals .
Early life [ edit ]
Playing for Nevada Union High School , Vallejo earned MaxPreps All-American honors his senior year. In addition to football, he played baseball for Nevada Union. Tanner's grandfather was born in Ecuador .[1]
College career [ edit ]
Playing at Boise State , Vallejo had 100 tackles as a sophomore, but ended his final season of college ball early to have wrist surgery.[2] [3] Pro Football Focus noted his speed and ability to break up plays in the backfield. However, they touched on his lack of size and poor tackling efficiency his senior year in their scouting report.[4]
Professional career [ edit ]
Buffalo Bills [ edit ]
The Buffalo Bills selected Vallejo in the sixth round (195th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft .[6] [7] linebacker drafted by the Bills in 2017, behind Matt Milano , and was expected to fill the Bills' immediate need at weak-side linebacker.[8]
On May 11, 2017, the Bills signed Vallejo to a four-year, $2.55 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $153,799.[9]
He injured his knee in the preseason[10] [11]
Vallejo was waived by the Bills on September 1, 2018.[12]
Cleveland Browns [ edit ]
On September 2, 2018, Vallejo was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns .[13] injured reserve on December 28, 2018, with a hamstring injury.[14]
On February 4, 2019, Vallejo was waived by the Browns.[15]
Arizona Cardinals (first stint) [ edit ]
On February 5, 2019, Vallejo was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals .[16] [17]
Washington Redskins [ edit ]
Vallejo was claimed off waivers by the Washington Redskins on September 2, 2019.[18] [19]
Arizona Cardinals (second stint) [ edit ]
On November 20, 2019, Vallejo was signed to the Cardinals practice squad .[20] [21] Pittsburgh Steelers , Vallejo recorded a sack on quarterback Devlin Hodges and forced a fumble on running back Benny Snell which was recovered by teammate Terrell Suggs in the 23–17 loss.[22] [23]
In Week 17 of the 2020 season against the Los Angeles Rams , led the team with 12 tackles and recorded his first sack of the season on John Wolford during the 18–7 loss.[24]
On March 17, 2021, Vallejo re-signed with the Cardinals on a two-year, $4.1 million contract.[25] [26] [27] [28]
Minnesota Vikings [ edit ]
On August 13, 2023, Vallejo signed with the Minnesota Vikings .[29] [30]
References [ edit ]
^ "5 things to know about LB Tanner Vallejo" . Retrieved May 1, 2017 .
^ "PFF scouting report: Tanner Vallejo, LB, Boise State | NFL Draft news and analysis | Pro Football Focus" . www.profootballfocus.com . Retrieved September 20, 2017 .
^ "NFL Draft Profile: Tanner Vallejo" . NFL.com . Retrieved January 28, 2018 .
^ Lavoie, Dan (April 29, 2017). "2017 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills select Tanner Vallejo, LB, Boise State" . Buffalo Rumblings . Retrieved May 1, 2017 .
^ Hamilton, Jake (April 29, 2017). "Bills take two LBs late for special teams" . BuffaloBills.com . Archived from the original on May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017 .
^ Silagyi, Kyle (April 29, 2017). "2017 NFL draft: Full analysis of LB Tanner Vallejo, what he brings to Bills" . Bills Wire . USA Today. Retrieved September 20, 2017 .
^ "Spotrac.com: Tanner Vallejo contract" . spotrac.com . Retrieved January 28, 2018 .
^ "Bills' Tanner Vallejo: Out Sunday vs. Jets" . CBSSports.com . September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017 .
^ "ALUMNI NOTEBOOK: Nevada Union grad Tanner Vallejo earns spot on Bills roster" . Retrieved September 20, 2017 .
^ "Bills make these moves to reach the 53-man roster limit" . BuffaloBills.com . September 1, 2018.
^ Gribble, Andrew (September 2, 2018). "Browns claim 5 players in latest moves to reshaped 53-man roster" . ClevelandBrowns.com .
^ "Browns elevate WR Blake Jackson to active roster" . ClevelandBrowns.com . December 28, 2018.
^ "Browns waive LB Tanner Vallejo" . ClevelandBrowns.com . February 4, 2019.
^ Urban, Darren (February 5, 2019). "Cardinals Claim LB Tanner Vallejo Off Waivers" . AZCardinals.com .
^ Odegard, Kyle (September 1, 2019). "Cardinals Claim Defensive Lineman Jonathan Bullard, Four Others" . AZCardinals.com .
^ Jennings, Scott (September 2, 2019). "Report: Redskins claim LB Tanner Vallejo" . Hogs Haven . Retrieved September 2, 2019 .
^ "Redskins Sign WR Cam Sims From Practice Squad; Release LB Tanner Vallejo" . Redskins.com . November 16, 2019.
^ "Arizona Cardinals add linebacker Tanner Vallejo to practice squad" . ArizonaSports.com . November 20, 2019.
^ Urban, Darren (December 4, 2019). "Cardinals Promote LBs Tanner Vallejo, Kylie Fitts, Sign DL Caraun Reid" . AZCardinals.com . Retrieved December 4, 2019 .
^ "Steelers hang on for 23-17 victory over Cardinals" . ESPN.com . Associated Press. December 8, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2019 .
^ Urban, Darren (December 18, 2019). "Tanner Vallejo, Kevin Peterson Placed On Injured Reserve" . AZCardinals.com . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ "Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams - January 3rd, 2021" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved January 7, 2021 .
^ Smith, Michael David (March 10, 2021). "Tanner Vallejo re-signs with Cardinals" . ProFootballTalk . Retrieved March 11, 2021 .
^ Odegard, Kyle (March 17, 2021). "Cardinals Re-Sign Linebacker Tanner Vallejo To Two-Year Contract" . AZCardinals.com . Retrieved March 21, 2021 .
^ Urban, Darren (November 20, 2021). "Cardinals Sign Beau Brinkley To Roster, Put Tanner Vallejo On IR" . AZCardinals.com . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ Urban, Darren (January 1, 2022). "Cardinals Activates Tanner Vallejo; Markus Golden Still Out" . AZCardinals.com . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ Peters, Craig (August 13, 2023). "Vikings Sign Veteran Linebacker Tanner Vallejo" . Vikings.com . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ Young, Lindsey (August 28, 2023). "Vikings Begin Roster Reductions Ahead of Final Roster Cut Deadline" . Vikings.com . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
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