Tanner Vallejo
Introduction
Tanner Vallejo (born December 16, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State.
Early years
Playing for Nevada Union High School, Vallejo earned MaxPreps All-American honors his senior year. He also played baseball.
College career
Vallejo had 100 tackles as a sophomore, but ended his final season of college ball early to have wrist surgery. During that sophomore season, he blocked two kicks in one game to help secure a 28-0 Broncos win. Pro Football Focus noted his speed and ability to break up plays in the backfield but also touched on his lack of size and poor tackling efficiency his senior year in their scouting report.
Professional career
Vallejo was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round, 195th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Bills looked to fill a hole at weak-side linebacker with the pick. He injured his knee in the preseason but still managed to hang on to a roster spot along with fellow late-round linebacker pick Matt Milano.