Hobart Signs Another Dual Threat in Salamanca's Tanner John

The Olean Times Herald reports that Salamanca High School (Western NY) SR QB/DB Tanner John will play football and lacrosse for the Statesmen.  A link to the article regarding John's "signing" with Hobart is attached below:

Olean Times Herald Article

Tanner is a three sport student athlete, with basketball being the third sport.  Last December John was profiled by WIVB Television in the following clip:

Scholar Athlete / WVIB Video 

Tanner was named to several local All Star and State teams for leading Salamanca to a 7-2 overall season.  He completed 60 of 144 passes (41.66%) for 1,210 yards and rushed for 875 yards on 99 attempts (8.8 YPC).  He also served as a safety and played on special teams. Overall, John accounted for 28 of Salamanca's touchdowns and was named the Western New York Class C South Division Most Valuable Player for the 2012 season.

Join me in welcoming Tanner to the Hobart Class of 2017!  You can get to know John a little better via this WGRZ.com profile: