Germanuel Tanelus

2024 As a redshirt sophomore running back, saw action in three games, mainly on special teams … member of the travel squad all season long … played in the season opener vs. Central Connecticut State (8/29), at Eastern Michigan (10/19), and at Miami (Ohio) (10/26). 2023 As a redshirt freshman running back, saw action in three games … contributed on the scout team … played in the last three games of the season: at Western Michigan (11/7), at Ohio (11/15), and in the season finale vs. Toledo (11/24). 2022 Redshirted the season as a true freshman running back … did not see any game action. HIGH SCHOOL A 2022 graduate of Fort Lauderdale High School where he was a four year varsity player, the last three for Head Coach Richard Dunbar … played quarterback, running back, and strong safety … rushed for eight touchdowns and 800 yards rushing as a senior … invited to compete in the Georgia vs. Florida All-Star Game and the Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game … led Flying L’s to the Tri-County championship after starting the season at 0-2 as a junior … coach switched him to quarterback and he threw seven touchdown passes and 600 yards and rushed for seven touchdowns … never threw an interception his entire career … in one game, rushed for 210 yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns and a forced fumble on defense … attended Chaminade Madonna as a freshman and helped lead the Lions to a state title … also competed in track and field … outstanding student who earned a 4.0 grade point average. PERSONAL Born Germanuel Tanelus on June 29, 2003 … son of Geraldine Tanelus and Sampson Valbum … majors in Sport Management.