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Tanner McCalister

Headshot of Tanner McCalister
Position: DB
Jersey #: 34
Date of Birth: January 27, 2000
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 191 lbs
College: Ohio State; Oklahoma State
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2023 by
First Team: (2023)
Last Team: KC (2026)

Career Summary

Oklahoma State and Ohio State defensive back

Tanner McCalister transferred to Ohio State in January 2022 after four years at Oklahoma State. He had earned a finance degree in December 2021.

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High School

Rockwall-Heath background

McCalister played running back and cornerback at Rockwall-Heath High School in Texas, finishing with 2,443 rushing yards and 31 rushing touchdowns.

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College Career

Starting at two programs

McCalister played in 41 games with 23 starts at Oklahoma State. In 2022, he started 12 games for Ohio State and recorded 24 tackles, one pass breakup and a team-leading three interceptions, including two against Iowa.

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29703, 00-0038717, 2000-01-27, Tanner McCalister, Tanner, McCalister

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