Tanor Bortolini
No. 60 – Indianapolis Colts | |
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Position: | Center |
Personal information | |
Born: | Kewaunee, Wisconsin, U.S. | June 18, 2002
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 303 lb (137 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Kewaunee |
College: | Wisconsin (2020–2023) |
NFL draft: | 2024 / Round: 4 / Pick: 117 |
Career history | |
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Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Tanor Bortolini (born June 18, 2002) is an American football center for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).
Early life and high school[edit]
Bortolini was born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin where he attended Kewaunee High School. Coming out of high school Bortolini held offers from schools such as Columbia, Dartmouth, Iowa, Miami, and Wisconsin.[1] Bortolini decided to commit to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.[2][3]
College career[edit]
In Bortolini's freshman season in the covid shortened 2020 season, he played in just two games.[4] During the 2021 season, Bortolini played in ten games making five starts at guard.[5] In the 2022 season, Bortolini appeared in eleven games making ten starts, while allowing just one sack on the season, where for his performance he was named honorable mention all Big-Ten.[6]
Bortolini entered the 2023 season, as the Badgers starting center.[7] In week three of the 2023 season in a win over Georgia Southern, Bortolini struggled making three errant snaps.[8] During the 2023 season, Bortolini played in 12 games starting in all of them while earning the highest PFF grade on the Badgers.[9] For his performance on the 2023 season, Bortolini was named third team all Big-Ten.[10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Bortolini decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[11][12]
In Bortolini's career he played in 34 games making 28 starts, while starting games at offensive tackle, guard, and center.[13]
Professional career[edit]
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 | |
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6 ft 4+1⁄4 in (1.94 m) |
303 lb (137 kg) |
31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.94 s | 1.69 s | 2.84 s | 4.28 s | 7.16 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) |
9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) |
27 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[14][15] |
References[edit]
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff. "Tanor Bortolini wasn't flawless in his debut at center for UW, but his high school coach believes he can flourish". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff. "Badgers secure oral commitment from Kewaunee OT for 2020 class". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse. "Tanor Bortolini worked his way onto Wisconsin's radar, and earned a spot in its crowded 2020 O-line class". The Athletic. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Stone, Ethan. "Tanor Bortolini, veteran Wisconsin OL, makes decision on future with Badgers". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff. "Tanor Bortolini working at center on Wisconsin Badgers offensive line". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Peery, Wade. "Wisconsin OL Tanor Bortolini declares for 2024 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff. "Wisconsin's Tanor Bortolini learns that playing center isn't always a snap". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff. "Center Tanor Bortolini had to settle down, overcome errant snaps in Wisconsin's victory". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse. "Wisconsin football exit interview: Tanor Bortolini on entering NFL Draft, Badgers' future". The Athletic. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff. "Tanor Bortolini, Jack Nelson must decide whether to enter NFL draft or return to Wisconsin". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Bruesewitz, Nick. "Wisconsin offensive lineman declares for NFL Draft". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Schumacher, Thomas. "Badgers OL Tanor Bortolini Declares For 2024 NFL Draft". WSAU.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff. "Wisconsin Badgers' Tanor Bortolini announces he will enter the 2024 NFL draft". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Tanor Bortolini Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Tanor Bortolini College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Wisconsin Badgers bio
- "Indianapolis Colts' Tanor Bortolini Excited to Get to Work with Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly," Locked on Colts, via YouTube.com, April 27, 2024. (Video.)