2015 (Jr.): Preseason All-RMAC ... Played in 13 games, making 12 starts … Ranked sixth on the Pack with 54 total tackles (29 solo) … The safety intercepted two passes, returning them for a combined 63 yards … Broke up seven passes, second-most on the Pack and 11th most in the RMAC … Housed an interception with a 25 yard return against West Texas A&M (Sept. 12) … Contributed a season-high eight tackles (3 solo) vs. Western New Mexico (Sept. 26) … Had a season-best six solo stops vs. Grand Valley State (Dec. 5) … Broke up a season-high three passes vs. Central Washington (Sept. 5) … Helped the Pack defense rank top 10 nationally in interceptions (24, T-3rd), scoring defense (15.8 ppg, 3rd) and rushing defense (94.6 ypg, 10th).
2014 (So.): All-RMAC Honorable Mention Defense ... Recorded 70 tackles, 38 of which were solo ... Added three interceptions (returned 29 yards), forced and recovered one fumble ... Totaled four tackles for loss (-16 yards), which included a sack (-9 yards) ... Recorded a season-high 10 tackles Dec. 13 in the national semifinals versus West Georgia.
2013 (Fr.): Started in ten games for the pack had one touchdown for the Pack
2012 (RS): Redshirted in 2012.
High School: Was an All-State selection at Chandler High School in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Was also an All-Section and All-Region selection ... Awarded Two-Way Player of the Year ... Had over 1,000 all-purpose yards and 85 tackles in his high school career ... Coached by Mr. Aguario ... Also participated in track and field and basketball.
Personal: Son of Frank and Alyssa Tarkington ... Has one brother, Frank.
