Tanner Cadwallader

Tanner Gaskill-Cadwallader (born June 24, 1997) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Amateur career Western Mustangs Cadwallader first played U Sports football with the Western Mustangs in 2015, joining the team as a wide receiver. However, he was only with the Mustangs for one year as he sought a transfer to be closer to home with his mother, Delia, who was sick with cancer.

Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks In 2017, Cadwallader joined the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks and changed positions to defensive back. He played in 13 regular season games for the Golden Hawks over three season where he had 22 solo tackles, two assisted tackles, three interceptions, and two sacks. He also played in the 2016 Yates Cup championship win over the Western Mustangs and the following Mitchell Bowl loss to the Laval Rouge et Or. He was named a CJFL All-Star after recording 16 tackles, two assisted tackles, three interceptions with one touchdown, and two sacks. Instead, it was announced on January 12, 2021, that he had signed with the team to his rookie contract. He made the team's active roster following training camp in 2021 and played in his first career professional game on August 5, 2021, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Cadwallader played in all 14 regular season games where he had one defensive tackle, eight special teams tackles, and one forced fumble. He made his post-season debut that year as he played in the West Final against the Saskatchewan Roughriders where he had one forced fumble. He also played in his first Grey Cup game where he had three special teams tackles as the Blue Bombers defeated the Tiger-Cats to win the 108th Grey Cup championship.

Personal life Cadwallader's mother, Delia, died of cancer in May 2017. He has three older brothers.