Tareq Abulebbeh

Position:
Cornerback
Class:
Senior
Height:
5-9
Weight:
181
Hometown:
San Diego, Calif.
High School:
Kearny

2016 (SENIOR)

Suffered a season-ending injury and did not play ... Named to the MVFC Academic Honor Roll.

2015 (JUNIOR)

Played in six games while battling injuries…Recorded 16 tackles on the season (seven solos)…Season high five tackles vs. Missouri State…Earned a spot on the MVFC Academic Honor Roll.

PRIOR TO SIU

Redshirted at Northern Colorado in 2012 before going to San Diego Mesa College...Led the team with six interceptions, including two for touchdowns, in 2014...Posted 21 tackles in seven games in 2014...In high school played football and competed in track & field for the Komets... Helped lead Kearny to an 8-3 record in his senior year, as well as a perfect 6-0 conference record... Had 15 rushes for 134 yards and three touchdowns as well as 33 receptions for 718 yards and two more TDs on offense. On defense, notched 43 total tackles with two sacks and five interceptions... Had an 85-yard kickoff return against Castle Park.

PERSONAL

Full given name is Tareq Zeiad Subhi Abulebbeh...One of four children of Zeiad Abulebbeh and Fatheh Musleh... Born on Feb. 18, 1994, in Palestine.