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Tuf Borland
Current Title:Graduate assistant
Current Team:Wisconsin
Current Conference:Big Ten
Birth Date:23 March 1998
Birth Place:Bolingbrook, Illinois, U.S.
Alma Mater:Ohio State University
Player Years1:2016–2020
Player Team1:Ohio State
Player Years2:2021
Player Team2:Minnesota Vikings
Player Positions:Linebacker
Coach Years1:2023–present
Coach Team1:Wisconsin (GA)

Tuf Jarred Borland (born March 23, 1998) is an American former football linebacker and current coach for the Wisconsin Badgers. He played college football at the Ohio State University. After going undrafted in the 2021 NFL draft, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He appeared in two games with Minnesota during the 2021 season, but was released in 2022.

High school career

Playing at Bolingbrook High School, Borland committed to Ohio State on April 17, 2015.[1] [2] He chose the Buckeyes over Michigan State, Penn State, and Wisconsin among others. He was rated as a four-star recruit by 247Sports and Scout.[3] He was recruited by Luke Fickell.[4]

College career

Borland redshirted as a freshman in the 2016 season.[5] In the 2017 season, he appeared in 11 games and had 58 total tackles and one sack as a redshirt freshman.[6] In the 2018 season, he was named a captain and had 67 total tackles, three sacks, one pass defense, and two forced fumbles in his redshirt sophomore season.[7] In the 2019 season, he remained as a captain and had 55 total tackles, one sack, and one interception in his redshirt junior season.[8] During the 2020 season, Tuf was elected a three-time captain and was the 2nd leading tackler with 55 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and one interception while helping lead the Buckeyes to a CFP National Championship appearance, including a Sugar Bowl victory over the Clemson Tigers where he was named Defensive MVP.[9]

Professional career

Borland signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2021.[10] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[11] [12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 10, 2022.[13] He was released on May 16, 2022.[14]

Coaching career

Borland joined Wisconsin's coaching staff as a graduate assistant in 2023.[15]

Personal life

Tuf is the son of Jeny and Kyle Borland. In addition to football, he played basketball and baseball for two years.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tuf Borland, Ohio State Buckeyes, Outside Linebacker . June 19, 2020 . 247Sports . en-US.
  2. Web site: Long . Beth . April 18, 2015 . Bolingbrook's Tuf Borland chooses Ohio State . June 19, 2020 . Chicago Sun-Times . en.
  3. Web site: May 21, 2018 . Tuf Borland Bio . June 19, 2020 . Ohio State Buckeyes . en-US.
  4. Web site: Tuf Borland Recruit Interests . June 19, 2020 . 247sports.com.
  5. Web site: Jablonski . David . September 18, 2017 . Tuf Borland has 'personality that matches his name' . June 19, 2020 . Dayton Daily News . English.
  6. Web site: Tuf Borland 2017 Game Log . June 21, 2020 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: Tuf Borland 2018 Game Log . June 21, 2020 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: Tuf Borland 2019 Game Log . June 21, 2020 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: Tuf Borland 2020 Game Log . April 7, 2021 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: Peters . Craig . May 5, 2021 . 11 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents Joining Vikings Include 3 Receivers . July 28, 2021 . Vikings.com.
  11. Web site: August 31, 2021 . Vikings Announce Roster Moves to Get to Initial 53 . December 29, 2022 . Vikings.com.
  12. Web site: Peters . Craig . September 1, 2021 . Vikings Claim TE Ben Ellefson & Sign 14 to Practice Squad . December 29, 2022 . Vikings.com.
  13. Web site: Peters . Craig . January 10, 2022 . Vikings Sign 8 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts . December 29, 2022 . Vikings.com.
  14. Web site: Peters . Craig . May 16, 2022 . Vikings Sign Undrafted LB William Kwenkeu After Rookie Minicamp . December 29, 2022 . Vikings.com.
  15. Web site: Emerson . Jack . Tuf Borland Joins Luke Fickell’s Staff At Wisconsin As Graduate Assistant – Buckeye Sports Bulletin . February 6, 2023 . Buckeye Sports . en-US.

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