[7] Tannen was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection in 1968, a first-team All-American in 1969, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award recognizing the "senior football player who displays outstanding leadership, character and courage.
[8] A versatile athlete, Tannen finished his three-season college career with 11 interceptions, and led the team in punt return yardage as a senior.
Shoulder injuries slowed him, but he managed to play in 13 of the games and led the team in interceptions with seven during the 1972 season.
During his five-year NFL career, Tannen played in 64 games and had 12 interceptions with 204 return yards.
After retiring from the NFL in 1974, Tannen lived in California doing a variety jobs including acting, and then relocated to Gainesville, Florida in 2012.