Ladarius Tennison


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Position: DB
Jersey #: 43
Date of Birth: January 31, 2001
Height / Weight: / 200 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2025 by
First Team: (2025)
Last Team: IND (2025)

Career Summary

Ladarius Tennison is a defensive back from Rockledge, Florida, who played at Auburn, Ole Miss and UCF before signing with Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent in 2025.

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Early Life

Tennison was born January 31, 2001. He is from Rockledge, Florida, and is the son of Turkessa Robinson.

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High School

Tennison attended Rockledge High School in Florida before beginning his college career at Auburn.

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College Career

Tennison played at Auburn from 2020-21, Ole Miss from 2022-23 and UCF in 2024. He appeared in 59 career games with 21 starts and recorded 168 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, five pass breakups, one interception, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt.

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Path to the NFL

Tennison signed with Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. The Colts waived him during their August 26 roster reduction.

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NFL Career

Tennison entered the NFL with Indianapolis in 2025. He did not record a regular-season game appearance with the Colts before the August roster reduction.

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Career Accomplishments

Tennison was named College Football Network All-SEC Special Teamer of the Year and first-team specialist in 2023. At UCF in 2024, he played 11 games, made four starts, recorded 32 tackles and intercepted a pass against Cincinnati.

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Playing Style

Listed at 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds at UCF, Tennison is a defensive back who contributed on special teams. He blocked a punt in UCF's 2024 season opener and recorded two pass deflections against Cincinnati.

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