Quick Info
| Profession | American football tight end |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/11/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Paris, Tennessee, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Tanner Hudson
13/10/2026
Tanner Hudson suffered a torn pectoral muscle late in the Bengals' 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins, which was reported by his agent. He is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season, after catching a touchdown pass from Joe Burrow earlier in that game.
19/01/2026
The Bengals signed Hudson to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season. He entered 2026 as a seventh-year player and had 19 catches for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the 2025 campaign.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Tanner Hudson is an American professional football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL), wearing jersey number 87. |
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| Early Life | Hudson grew up in Big Sandy, Tennessee, and attended Camden Central High School, where he played football and basketball. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'5" (196 cm) |
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| Weight | 241 lbs (109 kg) |
| Jersey Number | 87 |
| Position | Tight end |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Southern Arkansas University (Division II), where he played college football |
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| Earlier College | University of Memphis, where he redshirted his freshman season before transferring |
Career
| NFL Draft Status | Undrafted free agent signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the 2018 NFL Draft |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2019-2020; saw postseason action with the 2020 team that won Super Bowl LV |
| San Francisco 49ers | 2021 |
| New York Giants | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Joined the practice squad late in 2022, later moved to the active roster, and has re-signed on one-year contract extensions, including one in January 2026 |
| Career Highlights | Set career highs of 19 receptions for 168 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games during the 2025 season |
| 2026 Season | Scored a two-yard touchdown from Joe Burrow in the Week 5 win at Miami; expected to miss the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played college football at Southern Arkansas after redshirting at Memphis. | |
| 2. Was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. | |
| 3. Has been known as a dependable pass-catching option in the Bengals tight end room. |
