An undrafted find out of Idaho State, Tanner Conner has carved out a journeyman NFL career through steady, unheralded tight end play.
Tanner Conner is a tight end who took the long road to the NFL, signing as an undrafted free agent out of the FCS ranks and grinding his way onto NFL rosters ever since. A native of Kent, Washington, he has built a reputation as a reliable depth piece capable of stepping into a larger role when called upon.
Path to the league
Conner starred at Kentridge High School in Kent, Washington, where he also played basketball and ran hurdles, before playing college football at Idaho State. He went unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft and signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.
Career highlights
Conner spent his early professional seasons working through Miami's tight end depth chart, gradually earning more playing time as a blocker and secondary receiving option. His steady development culminated in a career year with the Dolphins before he moved on in free agency.
2025 season recap
Conner posted career highs of 9 receptions for 91 receiving yards with the Dolphins in 2025 before being waived later in the season. New York signed him to its practice squad ahead of a Week 16 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, adding tight end depth down the stretch.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Tanner Conner
- Pro Football Reference: Tanner Conner
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Receiving
9 games played▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | dolphins | 9 | 9 | 91 | 10.1 | 0 | 28 |
| 2024 | dolphins | 8 | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | dolphins | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Tight End
- Group
- offense
- College
- Idaho State
- Hometown
- Kent, WA, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- active
