Tanner McLachlan explained
Tanner McLachlan (born March 15, 1999) is a Canadian professional football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds and Arizona Wildcats.
Early life
McLachlan attended Lethbridge Collegiate Institute in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.[1]
College career
McLachlan played wide receiver and tight end at Southern Utah University from 2018 to 2021 and totaled 15 receptions for 168 yards.[2] In 2022, he transferred to the University of Arizona as a walk-on.[3] [4] In his first year at Arizona in 2022, McLachlan started seven of 12 games and had 34 receptions for 456 yards and two touchdowns.[5] As a senior in 2023, he recorded 45 catches for 528 yards and four touchdowns.[6] He finished his career with 79 receptions which broke Rob Gronkowski's school record for career receptions by a tight end.[7]
Professional career
McLachlan was selected 194th overall in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.[8] McLachlan was also the third highest rated prospect ahead of the 2024 CFL draft where he was selected 51st overall in the sixth round by the Calgary Stampeders.[9]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 2024-04-30 . Tanner McLachlan, a proud LCI Graduate of 2017, has been drafted into the National Football League! . 2024-06-30 . lci.lethsd.ab.ca . en.
- Web site: Seward . Justin . January 18, 2024 . McLachlan's dream of playing in NFL nearing a reality . live . https://archive.today/20240207144348/https://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2024/01/18/mclachlans-dream-of-playing-in-nfl-nearing-a-reality/ . February 7, 2024 . January 31, 2024 . Lethbridge Herald.
- Web site: Spears . Justin . September 8, 2022 . Arizona Wildcats place tight end Tanner McLachlan on scholarship . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240131044503/https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/arizona-wildcats-place-tight-end-tanner-mclachlan-on-scholarship/article_efdaf04e-2faf-11ed-8e83-c71ef7ba564e.html . January 31, 2024 . January 31, 2024 . Arizona Daily Star.
- Web site: Lev . Michael . September 20, 2022 . Tanner McLachlan dreamed of becoming a Wildcat someday . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240131045433/https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/tanner-mclachlan-dreamed-of-becoming-a-wildcat-someday-improbably-he-made-it-happen/article_610eee86-3722-11ed-a7b9-87d547bd9697.html . January 31, 2024 . January 31, 2024 . Arizona Daily Star.
- Web site: Spears . Justin . March 19, 2023 . 'The cards played out well' for Arizona's hurdling tight end Tanner McLachlan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240131045439/https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/the-cards-played-out-well-for-arizonas-hurdling-tight-end-tanner-mclachlan/article_6afba972-c5aa-11ed-a4a2-231c423a6d69.html . January 31, 2024 . January 31, 2024 . Arizona Daily Star.
- Web site: Spears . Justin . January 12, 2024 . Arizona tight end Tanner McLachlan to play in Senior Bowl . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240131045434/https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/arizona-tight-end-tanner-mclachlan-to-play-in-senior-bowl-leading-up-to-nfl-draft/article_3d2ebc76-b183-11ee-b125-770304288a5b.html . January 31, 2024 . January 31, 2024 . Arizona Daily Star.
- Web site: Ralph . Dan . January 23, 2024 . Canadian tight end McLachlan to miss Senior Bowl with training injury . live . https://archive.today/20240207150913/https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/canadian-tight-end-mclachlan-to-miss-senior-bowl-with-training-injury/article_02a7139e-e626-5878-9eae-692479a60813.html . February 7, 2024 . January 31, 2024 . Toronto Star.
- Web site: May 1, 2024 . Tanner McLachlan drafted in 6th round by Cincinnati Bengals . May 25, 2024 . The Highland County Press . en.
- Web site: April 17, 2024 . Isaiah Adams holds top spot in spring CFL Scouting Bureau rankings . June 23, 2024 . Canadian Football League.
