Tanner Vallejo Bio
Tanner Vallejo is a former NFL linebacker from Penn Valley, California. Born December 16, 1994, he attended Nevada Union High School and played football and baseball before joining the Boise State Broncos. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 230 pounds, Vallejo was recognized as a versatile defensive player and earned All-Mountain West honors during his college career. He also received Defensive MVP honors in Boise State’s Fiesta Bowl victory over Arizona.
The Buffalo Bills selected Vallejo in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 195th overall pick. He made his NFL debut with Buffalo before later playing for the Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins, and Arizona Cardinals. Arizona described him as a linebacker who also contributed extensively on special teams, while the Vikings characterized him as an experienced defensive player capable of filling multiple roles. His playing style was built around downhill tackling, defensive versatility, and special-teams work.
Minnesota signed Vallejo on August 13, 2023, after his Arizona tenure. He was subsequently released by the Vikings during the 2023 preseason, according to Pro Football Reference’s transaction record. No later NFL team affiliation is established by the retrieved sources, so he should not be described as a current Vikings player.
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