Tanner Welch
Tanner Welch is a three-star recruit from Flowood, MS, out of Northwest Rankin (No. 1,330 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Arkansas State's 8 games this season.
Where Welch comes from
- Flowood, MS
- Northwest Rankin
- About 250 miles from Centennial Bank Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,330 in the 2023 class; signed with Southern Miss.
Where Welch fits
Arkansas State lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
Arkansas State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 55th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Arkansas State is 4-4. Next: vs UL Monroe, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Flowood, MS
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Arkansas State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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The unit he anchors ranks 55th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Arkansas State has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Arkansas State JonesYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2025 Entered the transfer portalSouthern Miss to Northwest Mississippi C.C.
- 2024 Southern Miss HallYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Southern Miss HallYear 1 · Games –
- High school Northwest RankinFlowood, MS · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,330 in the 2023 class. Signed with Southern Miss.
Moves
- Transferred from Southern Miss to Northwest Mississippi C.C., Jan 1, 2025.
2023
- Signed with Southern MissThree-star, out of Northwest Rankin
2025
- Transferred to Northwest Mississippi C.C.from Southern Miss
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Will Hall, Reed Stringer and Butch Jones.