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Tanner Arkin

Welcome to the Illini: TE Tanner Arkin

January 26, 2023 | Football

News

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Tanner Arkin

TE / 6-4 / 255
Fort Collins, Colorado / Fossil Ridge / Colorado State

2023 Sophomore

Transferred to Illinois with three years of eligibility remaining
Enrolled at Illinois for the spring semester in 2023

2022 Redshirt Freshman - Colorado State

Played in four games
14 receptions for 116 yards on the season
2022 Preseason All-Mountain West

2021 Freshman - Colorado State

Played in the final three games and redshirted the season
First career catch for nine yards against Nevada

High School

Three-star recruit by 247Sports Composite
No. 20 recruit in the state of Colorado by 247Sports Composite
Played for head coach Jeff Fulton at Fossil Ridge
12 career receptions for 165 yards and one touchdown
Averaged 14.7 yards per catch as a senior
55 tackles 9.5 TFLs, 6.0 sacks on defense during his career
2020 All-State honorable mention
2020 All-Front Range Conference first team
Four-time Academic All-Front Range Conference
Two-time Academic All-State twice
Varsity team MVP
Three-sport letterman, including football, basketball, and track
Placed third in the state in the discus in 2020

Personal

Born July 7, 2003
Son of Grady and Veronica Arkin
Two brothers, Owen and Carmen
Chose Illinois because, "It is a great fit for my playing style and a great support system with great coaches that have a vision for me."
Plans on being a physical therapist or strength coach following his playing career

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