Tanor Bortolini Explained

Tanor Bortolini
Current Team:Indianapolis Colts
Number:60
Position:Center
Birth Date:18 June 2002
Birth Place:Kewaunee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:303
High School:Kewaunee (WI)
College:Wisconsin (2020–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:4
Draftpick:117
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Pfr:B/BortTa00

Tanor Bortolini (born June 18, 2002) is an American professional football center for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin.

Early life and high school

Bortolini was born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin where he attended Kewaunee High School. Coming out of high school Bortolini held offers from schools such as Columbia, Dartmouth, Iowa, Miami, and Wisconsin.[1] Bortolini decided to commit to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.[2] [3]

College career

In Bortolini's freshman season in the covid shortened 2020 season, he played in just two games.[4] During the 2021 season, Bortolini played in ten games making five starts at guard.[5] In the 2022 season, Bortolini appeared in eleven games making ten starts, while allowing just one sack on the season, where for his performance he was named honorable mention all Big-Ten.[6]

Bortolini entered the 2023 season, as the Badgers starting center.[7] In week three of the 2023 season in a win over Georgia Southern, Bortolini struggled making three errant snaps.[8] During the 2023 season, Bortolini played in 12 games starting in all of them while earning the highest PFF grade on the Badgers.[9] For his performance on the 2023 season, Bortolini was named third team all Big-Ten.[10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Bortolini decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[11] [12]

In Bortolini's career he played in 34 games making 28 starts, while starting games at offensive tackle, guard, and center.[13]

Professional career

Bortolini was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 4th round (117th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.[14]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Potrykus . Jeff . December 7, 2020 . Tanor Bortolini wasn't flawless in his debut at center for UW, but his high school coach believes he can flourish . 22 January 2024 . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  2. Web site: Potrykus . Jeff . May 28, 2019 . Badgers secure oral commitment from Kewaunee OT for 2020 class . 22 January 2024 . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  3. Web site: Temple . Jesse . May 31, 2019 . Tanor Bortolini worked his way onto Wisconsin’s radar, and earned a spot in its crowded 2020 O-line class . 22 January 2024 . The Athletic.
  4. Web site: Stone . Ethan . 2023-12-14 . Tanor Bortolini, veteran Wisconsin OL, makes decision on future with Badgers . 2024-06-09 . Saturday Tradition . en-US.
  5. Web site: Potrykus . Jeff . Tanor Bortolini working at center on Wisconsin Badgers offensive line . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . 22 January 2024.
  6. Web site: Peery . Wade . December 13, 2023 . Wisconsin OL Tanor Bortolini declares for 2024 NFL Draft . 22 January 2024 . On3.com.
  7. Web site: Potrykus . Jeff . October 11, 2023 . Wisconsin's Tanor Bortolini learns that playing center isn't always a snap . 22 January 2024 . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  8. Web site: Potrykus . Jeff . September 18, 2023 . Center Tanor Bortolini had to settle down, overcome errant snaps in Wisconsin's victory . 22 January 2024 . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  9. Web site: Temple . Jesse . December 14, 2023 . Wisconsin football exit interview: Tanor Bortolini on entering NFL Draft, Badgers’ future . 22 January 2024 . The Athletic.
  10. Web site: Potrykus . Jeff . November 29, 2023 . Tanor Bortolini, Jack Nelson must decide whether to enter NFL draft or return to Wisconsin . 22 January 2024 . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  11. Web site: Bruesewitz . Nick . December 14, 2023 . Wisconsin offensive lineman declares for NFL Draft . 22 January 2024 . Yahoo! Sports.
  12. Web site: Schumacher . Thomas . December 14, 2023 . Badgers OL Tanor Bortolini Declares For 2024 NFL Draft . 22 January 2024 . WSAU.com.
  13. Web site: Potrykus . Jeff . Wisconsin Badgers' Tanor Bortolini announces he will enter the 2024 NFL draft . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . 22 January 2024.
  14. Web site: Chakravarthi . Rohan . 2024-04-27 . BREAKING: Colts select Badgers OL Tanor Bortolini with No. 117 pick . 2024-06-09 . Bucky's 5th Quarter . en.

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