Tanner Green

Tanner Green (born March 3, 1993) is a Canadian former professional football fullback who played for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

University career Following high school, Green did not play football and had work as an industrial painter. After four years away from the game, he joined a recreational team where teammates suggested that he play football in university. He played in 12 games where he recorded six carries for 11 yards and one touchdown in addition to one reception for five yards.

Professional career

Green was drafted in the fourth round, 32nd overall, by the Edmonton Elks in the 2018 CFL draft and signed with the team on May 16, 2018. In 2019, he received more playing time on offense, recording three receptions for 33 yards, while also tallying 12 special teams tackles and one forced fumble in 12 games played. He also made his post-season debut as he played in both post-season games and recorded three special teams tackles.

During the 2021 season, Green scored his first career touchdown on November 13, 2021, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, on a five-yard pass from Taylor Cornelius. He played in 12 regular season games that year where he had two receptions for 11 yards and a touchdown and a career-high 15 special teams tackles. He retired on February 2, 2026.