versatile, physical safety who made himself impossible to ignore
Tarpley is the kind of defensive back coaches trust because he brings versatility, toughness, and production: Vanderbilt lists him at 21 starts and 123 career tackles with 10 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles, while outside chatter notes he could handle multiple roles on the field. That combination suggests a high-motor, assignment-sound defender who adds value beyond box-score stats, especially in run support and chaos plays. If you need a safety who can flex across packages and bring edge and reliability, he fits the bill.
