Tanner Muse
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Muse with Clemson in 2019
No. 44 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-06) September 6, 1996 (age 27)
Belmont, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:South Point
(Belmont, North Carolina)
College:Clemson (2015–2019)
NFL draft:2020 / Round: 3 / Pick: 100
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:22
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Tanner Muse (born September 6, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Early years

Muse grew up in Belmont, North Carolina and attended South Point High School,[1] where he played center field on the baseball team and running back, safety, and long snapper on the football team.[2] As a senior, Muse was named first team All-State after recording 150 tackles with four interceptions on defense while also rushing for 1,292 yards.[3] Muse was rated a four star recruit and committed to play college football and baseball at Clemson going into his senior year over offers from Michigan, Louisville and Northwestern.[4][5]

College career

Muse redshirted his true-freshman season and decided not to play baseball in order to participate in Clemson's spring practices. The following season he played in all 15 of Clemson's games as a reserve safety and on special teams, making 24 total tackles as the Tigers won the 2016 National Championship.[6] He became a starter as a redshirt sophomore and finished the season with 64 tackles, two tackles for loss, four passes broken up and a 63-yard fumble return for a touchdown.[7] As a redshirt junior, he recorded 76 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, two sacks, and two interceptions and was named third team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) as the Tigers won the 2018 National Championship.[8] Muse was named first team All-ACC and a third team All-American by the Associated Press as a redshirt senior after recording 73 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, five passes broken up and a team-leading four interceptions.[9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m) 		227 lb
(103 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.41 s 1.56 s 2.60 s 4.12 s 6.94 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 20 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11]

Las Vegas Raiders

Muse was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round with the 100th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2020, with a foot injury.[13] Muse underwent season-ending surgery on his toe on November 3, 2020.[14] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 3, 2020,[15] and moved back to injured reserve on December 22.[16]

On September 6, 2021, Muse was waived by the Raiders without ever taking a snap for the team in the regular season.[17]

Seattle Seahawks

On September 8, 2021, Muse was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks.[18] He was promoted to the active roster on December 15.[19]

On August 30, 2022, Muse was waived by the Seahawks and signed to the practice squad the next day.[20][21] He was signed to the active roster on September 14, 2022.[22]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On April 17, 2023, Muse signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[23] He was waived on August 28, 2023.[24]

Los Angeles Chargers

On August 30, 2023, Muse was claimed off the waivers by the Los Angeles Chargers.[25]

Personal

His younger brother, Nick Muse, is a tight end who played college football at South Carolina and was drafted in the 7th round (227 overall) by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft.[26]

References

  1. ^ Boynton, Eric. "Muse enjoys family time as part of his huge Clemson success". Gaston Gazette. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  2. ^ Gardner, Phillip. "South Point's Muse signs with Clemson, but pro baseball could be calling". Gaston Gazette. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  3. ^ Keepfer, Scott (November 10, 2016). "Clemson's Tanner Muse showing knack for big plays". The Greenville News. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  4. ^ Chambers, Randy (December 9, 2013). "Tanner Muse Commits to Clemson: Tigers Land 2015 4-Star DB". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  5. ^ Gardner, Phillip (February 4, 2015). "South Point's Muse signs with Clemson, but pro baseball could be calling". The Gaston Gazette. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  6. ^ Raynor, Grace (August 30, 2017). "Having never started a game before, Tanner Muse now poised to play big role with Clemson defense". The Post and Courier. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  7. ^ "Former South Point standout Tanner Muse will return to Clemson for his senior year". The Gaston Gazette. January 15, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  8. ^ Kantor, Ryan (March 18, 2020). "Farewell to Clemson Safety Tanner Muse". Shakin The Southland.
  9. ^ Hughes, Joe (April 22, 2020). "Waiting game begins: South Point product Muse hopes NFL soon become a reality". The Gaston Gazette. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  10. ^ "Tanner Muse Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  11. ^ "2020 Draft Scout Tanner Muse, Clemson NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  12. ^ Mosher, Marcus (April 24, 2020). "Raiders select Clemson LB Tanner Muse with the No. 100 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft". Raiders Wire. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  13. ^ "Raiders re-sign Wilber and Young; Place Mariota and Muse on IR". Raiders.com. September 7, 2020.
  14. ^ "Tanner Muse undergoes toe surgery, will miss remainder of season". Las Vegas Review-Journal. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  15. ^ Williams, Charean (December 3, 2020). "Raiders place Tanner Muse, Nick Bowers on COVID-19 list". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  16. ^ "Raiders' Tanner Muse: Shifts back to injured reserve". CBSSports.com. December 22, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  17. ^ "Raiders sign former Seahawks LB K.J. Wright". Raiders.com. September 6, 2021.
  18. ^ Boyle, John (September 8, 2021). "Seahawks Sign Two To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  19. ^ Boyle, John (December 15, 2021). "Seahawks Sign Tanner Muse Off Practice Squad; Place Gavin Heslop On IR". Seahawks.com.
  20. ^ Boyle, John (August 30, 2022). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2022 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  21. ^ Boyle, John (August 31, 2022). "Seahawks Sign 12 To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  22. ^ Boyle, John (September 14, 2022). "Seahawks Sign LB Tanner Muse To 53-Man Roster, Add LB Christian Jones To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  23. ^ Varley, Teresa (April 17, 2023). "Steelers sign Muse; claim Mann". Steelers.com.
  24. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 28, 2023). "Steelers make additional roster moves". Steelers.com.
  25. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Claim Linebacker Tanner Muse". Chargers.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  26. ^ "Nick Muse - South Carolina Gamecocks Player Profile". Gamescocks Online. Retrieved 25 July 2022.

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Los Angeles Chargers roster
2016 Clemson Tigers football—consensus national champions
2018 Clemson Tigers football—consensus national champions
Las Vegas Raiders 2020 NFL Draft selections
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