University of South Alabama Athletics

2023 (R-Jr.): Appeared in two games on the season ... saw action in a senior-day victory over Marshall ... played in South Alabama's first bowl win in school history, a 59-10 win over Eastern Michigan in the 68 Ventures Bowl ... rushed the ball twice for 21 yards in the bowl victory ... named to the 2024 NFF Hampshire Honor Society.

2022 (R-So.): Saw action in one game... Used as a holder against UCLA (9/17)... Ran the ball one for a loss of 11 yards.

2021 (R-Fr.): Did not see any action.

2020 (R-Fr.): Saw action in two contests ... Came off the bench in the third quarter to help rally the Jaguars to a victory at Arkansas State, completing 6-of-8 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns ... Made his collegiate debut in South’s season-opening win at Southern Mississippi ... Was named to the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll.

2019 (Fr.): Was redshirted his first year on the team ... A member of the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List.

High School: Received two stars from both Rivals.com and 247Sports.com ... Earned three letters, starting each season, Randleman High ... Recorded a school season record with 3,604 yards of total offense and accounted for 41 scores as a senior, helping lead the Tigers to an 11-2 finish and a berth in the quarterfinals of the state 2AA championship ... Completed 159-of-272 attempts for 2,576 yards and 27 touchdowns, also carrying 128 times for 1,028 yards and 14 scores to be named the Randolph County Player of the Year and conference offensive player of the year ... Was also selected all-county and all-conference ... Had over 100 yards passing and rushing on four occasions including in a state playoff victory over Nash Central HS ... Accounted for 270 yards of total offense and four touchdowns in defeat of Eastern Randolph HS ... Was 15-of-19 passing for 259 yards and two scores, and ran for 88 yards and two touchdowns on just three attempts in win over Union Pines High ... Completed 8-of-9 attempts for 126 yards and three touchdowns while carrying for 145 yards and a score in victory over Southwestern Randolph HS ... As a junior, threw for 1,651 yards and 17 scores while adding 408 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground as RHS qualified for the state playoffs on the way to a 8-4 overall record ... Earned both all-county and all-conference honors that fall ... Primarily played receiver his sophomore season, catching 39 passes for 450 yards and seven touchdowns to be chosen all-county and all-conference after helping the Tigers earn a berth in the state playoffs ... Also earned four letters in basketball, two in golf and two in track at RHS.

Personal: Full name is Tanner Ellis McGee ... Born Sept. 10, 1999, in Sophia, N.C. ... Son of Tom and Mitzi McGee ... Older brother, TJ, was a four-year letterwinner at Campbell, where he played wide receiver ... Favorite movie is “The Dark Knight Rises” ... Favorite book is “Calico Joe” ... Favorite team is the New England Patriots ... Favorite athlete are Tom Brady, Brett Favre and Tiger Woods ... Favorite musical artists are Luke Combs, Travis Scott and Drake ... Enjoys his mother’s cooking ... Favorite subject is chemistry ... Likes to hunt, fish, play video games and be with friends in his spare time ... Was also recruited by Colorado State ... Is a biology major.