Tanner Covar
6′2″ · 195 lb · Magnolia, TX · Magnolia HS
On the Houston roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Magnolia, TX
- Magnolia HS
- About 50 miles from TDECU Stadium
Where he fits
Houston lists 15 linebackers this season.
Houston linebackers with a game this season
Houston’s week
- RecordHouston is 6-1, No. 14 in the AP poll (week 8).
Players like him
Also from Magnolia, TX
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Houston in the news
- Stephon Johnson, Myles Rowser cleared to play
Houston Chronicle Oct 4
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Fritz
Pass share
42.0%
206 pass / 284 run
Plays / game
70.0
7 games
Team sack rate
2.7%
225 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
Tanner Covar plays linebacker for Houston.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Limited sample
Houston has produced 2 All-Conference linebackers. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Grant Stuard went on to the NFL out of this room (2021).
Joined Houston in 2026
- 2026 Houston FritzYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line