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Tanor Bortolini

Tanor Bortolini

American football player (born 2002)

Tanor Bortolini (born June 18, 2002) is an American football center for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin.

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Early life and high school

Bortolini was born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin where he attended Kewaunee High School. Coming out of high school Bortolini held offers from schools such as Columbia, Dartmouth, Iowa, Miami, and Wisconsin.[1] Bortolini decided to commit to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.[2][3]

College career

In Bortolini's freshman season in the covid shortened 2020 season, he played in just two games.[4] During the 2021 season, Bortolini played in ten games making five starts at guard.[5] In the 2022 season, Bortolini appeared in eleven games making ten starts, while allowing just one sack on the season, where for his performance he was named honorable mention all Big-Ten.[6]

Bortolini entered the 2023 season, as the Badgers starting center.[7] In week three of the 2023 season in a win over Georgia Southern, Bortolini struggled making three errant snaps.[8] During the 2023 season, Bortolini played in 12 games starting in all of them while earning the highest PFF grade on the Badgers.[9] For his performance on the 2023 season, Bortolini was named third team all Big-Ten.[10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Bortolini decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[11][12]

In Bortolini's career he played in 34 games making 28 starts, while starting games at offensive tackle, guard, and center.[13]

Professional career

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References

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    Potrykus, Jeff. "Tanor Bortolini wasn't flawless in his debut at center for UW, but his high school coach believes he can flourish". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Potrykus, Jeff. "Badgers secure oral commitment from Kewaunee OT for 2020 class". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Temple, Jesse. "Tanor Bortolini worked his way onto Wisconsin's radar, and earned a spot in its crowded 2020 O-line class". The Athletic. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Stone, Ethan. "Tanor Bortolini, veteran Wisconsin OL, makes decision on future with Badgers". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Potrykus, Jeff. "Tanor Bortolini working at center on Wisconsin Badgers offensive line". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Peery, Wade. "Wisconsin OL Tanor Bortolini declares for 2024 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Potrykus, Jeff. "Wisconsin's Tanor Bortolini learns that playing center isn't always a snap". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Potrykus, Jeff. "Center Tanor Bortolini had to settle down, overcome errant snaps in Wisconsin's victory". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Temple, Jesse. "Wisconsin football exit interview: Tanor Bortolini on entering NFL Draft, Badgers' future". The Athletic. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Potrykus, Jeff. "Tanor Bortolini, Jack Nelson must decide whether to enter NFL draft or return to Wisconsin". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Bruesewitz, Nick. "Wisconsin offensive lineman declares for NFL Draft". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Schumacher, Thomas. "Badgers OL Tanor Bortolini Declares For 2024 NFL Draft". WSAU.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    Potrykus, Jeff. "Wisconsin Badgers' Tanor Bortolini announces he will enter the 2024 NFL draft". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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    "Tanor Bortolini Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
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    "2024 NFL Draft Scout Tanor Bortolini College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
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