Tanner, who stands at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 292 pounds, was picked up by the Buffalo Bills in 2022 as an undrafted free agent after playing college football for Northwest Missouri State. He spent the preseason with the team.
The native of Kearney, Missouri began his collegiate career in 2016 at the University of Missouri, where he participated in four games.
He subsequently transferred to Northwest Missouri State, where he lettered for four seasons and started all 52 games he played in during his time there.
In 2021, he was selected as a consensus Division II All-American and was a key member of a Bearcat offense that finished the year ranked 13th in the country (457.5 ypg.)
During the 2021 season, Owen was a member of the Bearcat offense that averaged 457.5 yards per game, which placed No. 13 in the nation for total offense.
He was a major contributor to Harlon Hill Trophy finalist running back Al McKeller’s ability to dominate the rushing stats in the MIAA (1,601 yards).
What Is Tanner Owen Jersey Number?
Tanner Owen plays as a left tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL and has been assigned the number 79 jersey.