Mason Tanner brings size-and-speed upside to Rhode Island’s secondary
Tanner is a defense-first DB with proven activity in high school and a profile that suggests a physical, assignment-sound fit for Rhode Island’s secondary; in his 2023-24 Toll Gate season, he logged 17 total tackles, 2.0 sacks, 2 quarterback hurries and a pass defended, and he was ranked among Rhode Island’s better performers in multiple statistical categories. His value is the kind coaches like: pressure production, willingness to engage, and enough versatility to impact more than one phase of the defense. Public college-level statistical detail is limited, so the strongest read is that he’s an upside, effort-driven add rather than a polished finished product.
