Tarell Basham

Tarell Basham (born March 18, 1994) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Ohio, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Tarell Basham
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Basham with the Dallas Cowboys in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1994-03-18) March 18, 1994
Rocky Mount, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:266 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High school:Franklin County
(Rocky Mount, Virginia)
College:Ohio
Position:Defensive end
NFL Draft:2017 / Round: 3 / Pick: 80
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Total tackles:123
Sacks:11.0
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:2
Interceptions:1
Pass deflections:7
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Basham attended Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount, Virginia. He played as a defensive end, tight end and wide receiver. He contributed to the team winning three district titles.[1]

As a senior in 2011, he was a two-way player at wide receiver and linebacker. He also blocked a potential game-winning field goal by Salem High School, helping the Eagles defeat the Spartans in football for the first time in 30 years, 14-13. He received All-Western Valley District, AAA All-Northwest Region and Timesland Defensive Player of the Year honors.[2]

He finished with 82 tackles and 16 sacks in his career. Following high school, Basham attended Hargrave Military Academy for a year, before committing to Ohio University.[3]

College career

Basham accepted a football scholarship from Ohio University. As a true freshman, he started in 5 out of 13 games at defensive tackle, tallying 32 tackles (16 solo), 7.5 sacks (led the team), 9.5 tackles for loss, 5 quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and one pass defensed. He was named to the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) Freshman All-American Team. He had 6 tackles and an assist on a sack against the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

As a sophomore, he appeared in all 12 games, including seven starts at defensive end. He posted 33 tackles (15 solo), 6 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, two passes defensed and one forced fumble. He had seven tackles against Marshall University.

As a junior, he appeared in all 12 games, starting 11 at left defensive end. He registered 43 tackles (seventh on the team), 20 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks (led the team), 11 quarterback hurries (led the team), 10 tackles for loss and one pass defensed.

As a senior, he contributed to the school winning the MAC East Division title for the first time in five years. He recorded a school-record 11.5 sacks, along with 50 tackles (16.5 for loss), 12 quarterback hurries, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles. He received Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year and All-MAC honors.[4][5]

During his career, he started 37 out of 51 games, contributed to the school making three bowl game appearances, while totaling 158 tackles, 41.5 tackles for loss, 6 passes defensed, 5 forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a school record 29.5 sacks.[6][7][8]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		 269 lb
(122 kg)		 34+1⁄4 in
(0.87 m)		 10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.70 s1.60 s2.71 s4.35 s7.27 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		15 reps
All values from NFL Scouting Combine[9][10][11]

Indianapolis Colts

Basham was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round (80th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.[12] He was switched into an outside linebacker. He appeared in 15 games as a backup, registering 7 tackles, 2 sacks, one tackle for loss, 4 quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one blocked punt.

On October 4, 2018, Basham was waived by the Colts after the team’s 1-3 start.[13]

New York Jets
Basham playing for the New York Jets in 2019.

On October 5, 2018, Basham was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[14] He appeared in 10 games (one start), making 8 defensive tackles, 2 quarterback hurries and 6 special teams tackles.

In 2019, he appeared in all 16 games (2 starts) and had 36 tackles, 2 sacks, one interception, 9 passes defensed, one fumble recovery and 7 special teams tackles. In week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Basham recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Devlin Hodges during the 16–10 win.[15]

In 2020, he started a career-high nine games, making 33 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and one pass defensed. He had five tackles and one sack against the Cleveland Browns.

Dallas Cowboys

On March 22, 2021, Basham signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.[16] He started 6 out of 17 games, making 38 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 32 quarterback hurries, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.

In 2022, he suffered a quad injury in the season opener. On September 17, 2022, he was placed on injured reserve. He was activated on November 9. He appeared in two games as a backup defensive end. The Cowboys had a surplus at the defensive end position and he was waived on November 29.[17]

Tennessee Titans

On December 5, 2022, Basham signed with the Tennessee Titans.[18] He appeared in 5 games as a backup outside linebacker.

Cincinnati Bengals

On April 5, 2023, Basham signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.[19] He was released on August 25.[20]

Personal life

Basham is the cousin of defensive end Carlos Basham Jr. and running back Aaron Jones.[21] He has three siblings; Thaddeus Basham, Kamiyah Ford and Tajia Dawson.

References
  1. "Franklin County product Tarell Basham excited as NFL Draft nears". Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  2. "Basham High School Football". Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  3. "Basham signs with Ohio University". Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  4. Ohio University pass rusher impresses at Senior Bowl
  5. Franklin County grad and NFL prospect Tarell Basham heads to Mobile with Ohio U
  6. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCOUTING COMBINE: Basham is chasing his dream
  7. Football: Basham is now the Ohio sack king
  8. Football: Basham becomes best pass-rusher in Ohio history
  9. "Tarell Basham Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  10. "Tarell Basham, Ohio, DE, 2017 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  11. "Tarell Basham 2017 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  12. Bowen, Kevin (April 28, 2017). "Colts Draft Ohio Edge Rusher Tarell Basham In Third Round". Colts.com.
  13. Walker, Andrew (October 4, 2018). "Colts Bring Back Robert Turbin To Active Roster; Lenzy Pipkins, Skai Moore Elevated". Colts.com.
  14. Allen, Eric (October 5, 2018). "Jets Claim LB Tarell Basham". NewYorkJets.com.
  15. "Bell, Jets damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 16-10 victory". www.espn.com. Associated Press. December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  16. "How Tarell Basham Can Help The Pass Rush". DallasCowboys.com. March 18, 2021.
  17. Eatman, Nick (November 29, 2022). "Cowboys Officially Release DE Tarell Basham". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  18. Wyatt, Jim (December 5, 2022). "Titans Sign OLB Tarell Basham, Place WR Cody Hollister on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  19. "Bengals Sign Tarell Basham". Bengals.com. April 5, 2023.
  20. "Team Transactions; Bengals Waive Tarrell Basham". Bengals.com. August 25, 2023.
  21. Spooner, Chris (November 9, 2020). "J2021 NFL Draft: Don't overlook Wake Forest EDGE Carlos Basham Jr". ProFootballNetwork.com.
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