Michael Tarbutt

Position:
K
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 190
Hometown:
Grimsby, Ont.
High School:
Canisius High School
Prev School:
UCONN
Class:
Graduate Student

PRONUNCIATION

2019 • SENIOR SEASON: Played in two games • made his Minnesota debut against Maryland and connected on a point-after attempt • kicked off one time against Wisconsin.

PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Spent four years at the University of Connecticut • played in 29 career games at placekicker with 12 starts in the 2017 season • went 17-27 on field goal attempts and 54-57 on PAT attempts in his career.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a kicker and punter at Canisius High School • named a Second Team USA TODAY All-American • helped team go 12-0 during his senior season as they won the inaugural New York State Catholic Championship game • connected on 11-of-17 field goals as a senior, including good kicks from 52 and 60 yards • the 60-yarder came in the state title game and was the second-longest kick in New York State history, behind only 13-year NFL punter Todd Sauerbrun (62) • the 11 field goals marked a Western New York single-season record and was the fifth-best single-season mark in New York history.