Tanner Arkin
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Career Summary
Tanner Arkin is a tight end who entered the NFL with the New England Patriots in 2026.
He played college football at Colorado State and Illinois.
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Early Life
Arkin is from Fort Collins, Colorado.
Illinois listed Fort Collins as his hometown.
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High School
Arkin attended Fossil Ridge High School.
He was a three-sport letterman and earned 2020 all-state honorable mention recognition.
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College Career
Arkin played two seasons at Colorado State and three at Illinois.
He appeared in 53 games and finished with 45 receptions for 351 yards and six touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Arkin signed with New England as a rookie free agent on May 8, 2026.
The Patriots listed the Illinois product as No. 84.
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NFL Career
Arkin began his NFL career with New England in 2026.
NFL and Patriots records list him as an active rookie tight end.
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Career Accomplishments
Arkin was an Illinois team captain in 2024 and 2025.
He recorded the second-most career starts by a tight end in Illinois history with 29.
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Playing Style
Arkin is listed as a tight end.
His college experience included tight-end starts and a 36-yard fake-punt rush at Illinois.
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32283, 00-0041314, 7/7/2003, Tanner Arkin, Tanner, Arkin
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