Tanner Wall
Career Summary
Professional safety from Arlington, Virginia.
Tanner Wall is a safety from Arlington, Virginia, who entered the NFL in 2026 after a BYU career.
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Early Life
Arlington native with a family connection to BYU athletics.
Wall grew up in Arlington, Virginia. He served a mission in Maceio, Brazil from 2018 through 2020 before beginning his BYU football career.
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High School
Yorktown High School two-way standout.
At Yorktown High School, Wall totaled 55 receptions for 857 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior while also recording 131 tackles on defense. He was the 6A Liberty Conference Player of the Year.
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College Career
BYU safety and team captain.
Wall played in 45 games at BYU and recorded 147 tackles, seven interceptions, and eight passes defensed. He was a 2025 captain and earned All-Big 12 recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Undrafted free agent who joined the Jets in August 2026.
Wall joined the New York Jets as an undrafted rookie in August 2026 after a prior Las Vegas opportunity.
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NFL Career
Spent the 2026 preseason with New York.
The Jets signed Wall in August 2026 and waived him during their final roster reduction later that month.
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Career Accomplishments
Academic All-American and community-service award finalist.
Wall earned CSC Academic All-America first-team recognition in 2024. His 2025 honors included the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and finalist recognition for the Wuerffel Trophy.
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Playing Style
Safety with ball-production and two-way athletic experience.
Wall transitioned from an accomplished high-school receiver and defensive back to safety at BYU. His college record included interceptions, pass deflections, and tackling production.
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