Tanner is a 2017 graduate of Lamar High School. Tanner was a 4 year letterman in football and baseball, along with football All State honors and recognition regionally in football and baseball. He was a member of 4 high school state championships in his time as a Lamar Football Player. He was a 3 years member of 417 Baseball as a SS and Pitcher. Tanner spent a season at Crowder College and now is attending school at Missouri State University where he is getting his degree in Agricultural Business.