2022 Football Roster
Tessmann, John
Jersey Number 36
John Tessmann
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 220
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Lookout Mountain, Tenn. / McCallie School
Bio
2023: Started every game at linebacker as a junior… Finished the season with 47 tackles, including 3.5 for a loss… Had at least five tackles in a game six times… Began the season with six tackles at VMI (9/2)… In win over San Diego (9/30) recorded five tackles, a forced fumble and quarterback hurry… Concluded the campaign with a career-high eight tackles and a blocked kick versus PFL foe Dayton (11/18).
2022: Appeared in all 12 games... Recorded 29 total tackles, two interceptions, two pass break ups, and 1.5 tackles for loss... Made a season-high four tackles in the first round of the FCS Playoffs against Richmond (11/26/22)... Picked off two passes in a win against Butler (10/1/22).
2021: Saw action against Morehead State (10/30/21) and recorded a tackle in the win... PFL Academic Honor Roll.
Prep Years: A 2021 graduate of the McCallie School • Was a four-year member of the football team under Ralph Potter • Recorded 54 solo tackles, four interceptions and three sacks as team captain his senior year • Member of the 2019 and 2020 State Championship Team.
Personal: Born March 31, 2003 • Son of David and Ellen Tessmann.
2022: Appeared in all 12 games... Recorded 29 total tackles, two interceptions, two pass break ups, and 1.5 tackles for loss... Made a season-high four tackles in the first round of the FCS Playoffs against Richmond (11/26/22)... Picked off two passes in a win against Butler (10/1/22).
2021: Saw action against Morehead State (10/30/21) and recorded a tackle in the win... PFL Academic Honor Roll.
Prep Years: A 2021 graduate of the McCallie School • Was a four-year member of the football team under Ralph Potter • Recorded 54 solo tackles, four interceptions and three sacks as team captain his senior year • Member of the 2019 and 2020 State Championship Team.
Personal: Born March 31, 2003 • Son of David and Ellen Tessmann.
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