Michael Tarquin


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Position: OL
Jersey #: 71
Date of Birth: June 14, 2001
Height / Weight: 6'6" / 313 lbs
College: Oklahoma; USC; Florida
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2025 by
First Team: (2025)
Last Team: CAR (2025)

Career Summary

Michael Tarquin is an offensive lineman from Ocala, Florida. He played college football at Florida, USC and Oklahoma before entering professional football in 2025.

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High School

Tarquin attended North Marion High School in Florida. He missed his senior season after sustaining a torn labrum but was a highly recruited offensive-line prospect and ultimately enrolled at Florida in January 2019.

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College Career

Tarquin began his career at Florida, where he played in three games as a 2019 redshirt, appeared in all 10 regular-season games in 2020, appeared in 12 games with two starts in 2021, and played in nine games with eight starts in 2022. He then transferred to USC, where he played in 11 games, before spending his final college season at Oklahoma and making seven starts in 2024.

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Path to the NFL

Tarquin joined the Carolina Panthers' practice squad during the 2025 season. NFL transaction reporting later listed him among Carolina's practice-squad releases.

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Career Accomplishments

Tarquin earned a bachelor's degree in criminology from Florida in fall 2022 and was a three-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll selection from 2020 through 2022.

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Playing Style

Tarquin's college career included experience at tackle and multiple offensive-line spots across three programs. His Florida résumé included starts at both left and right tackle, while his later transfers expanded his experience across different schemes and conferences.

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