Tariq Boney

Tackles: 4 - vs. UTEP (Sept. 19, 2026) · Solos: 3 - vs. UTEP (Sept. 19, 2026) · Asst: 1, 2x - last at Minnesota (Oct. 3, 2026) · TFLs: 1.5 - vs. UTEP (Sept. 19, 2026) · Sacks: 1.0, 2x - last vs. Iowa (Sept. 26, 2026) · Int.: none · FR: none · PBUs: none Made his collegiate debut and contributed on special teams against Western Michigan (Sept. 5) · Played as a defensive end and on special teams against Oklahoma (Sept. 12) · Recorded four tackles, including 1.5 for loss with a sack, from the defensive end spot and contributed on special teams against UTEP (Sept. 19) · Credited with one sack playing defensive end and on special teams against Iowa (Sept. 26) · Recorded a pair of tackles as a defensive end and on special teams at Minnesota (Oct. 3) · Split a TFL playing defensive end against Penn State (Oct. 17) Attended St. John's College (2026), coached by Pat Ward · A two-year team captain as a junior (2024) and senior (2025) · Part of 5- and 6-win teams in 2024 and 2025 · Also lettered in basketball for the Cadets; part of a state semifinal team in 2024-25 A two-way contributor who was a running back in addition to playing on the edge · As a senior in 2025, posted 48 tackles, including 20.0 for loss with 12.0 sacks, and forced two fumbles; also broke up six passes and blocked a kick with one touchdown scored · Contributed 56 tackles with 7.0 sacks as a junior in 2024; carried the ball 156 times for 1,897 yards with 29 touchdowns on offense Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of three stars; the No. 767 overall player nationally, the No. 76 defensive end, and the No. 5 player in Washington D.C. · Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 90 defensive end, and the No. 4 player in Washington D.C. · Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 34 defensive end, and the No. 2 player in Washington D.C. · Named a three-star prospect by Rivals Industry Ranking, the No. 666 player in the nation, the No. 72 edge rusher, and the No. 4 player in Washington D.C. · Rivals three-star prospect, the No. 114 defensive end in the nation, and the No. 5 player in Washington D.C. · PrepStar ranking of three stars, the No. 67 defensive end in the country, and the No. 2 player in Washington D.C. · Earned PrepStar All-Atlantic Region honors · Invited to the 2026 Under Armor All-America Game · Gatorade Player of the Year in Washington D.C. (2025) · Named WCAC Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2025 · Two-time first-team All-WCAC honoree (2024-2025) · 2024 first-team All-MET · Named Defensive MVP of St John's High School in 2024 Tariq Boney was born January 20, 2007 · Son of Douglas Boney (father) and Jaquita Hebron (mother), Kunta Bedney (stepfather)