Ladarius Tennison brings proven SEC-level versatility and special-teams value to UCF’s secondary
Tennison’s 2024 UCF season showed why coaches trust him: he played in 11 games, started four, produced 32 tackles, added an interception, two pass breakups, and even blocked a punt, underscoring his impact on defense and special teams.[1][3] At 5-foot-10 and about 200 pounds, he profiles as a physical, experienced safety/nickel type who plays with urgency and has been productive across multiple stops, including a strong 2023 at Ole Miss with 40 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks.[3][4] The main caution is that evaluators have noted some missed-tackle concerns, but his coverage flash, effort, and special-teams versatility make him a useful fit for teams needing toughness and flexibility in the back end.[9][11]
