As a Junior (2013): Appeared in 12 games as the team’s starting holder.
As a Sophomore (2012): Part of the travel roster for every road game … served as a reserve kicker and punter … served as the No. 1 holder for all 12 games.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2011): Saw action in one game … replaced an injured Nick Ferrara in the season finale vs. NC State (11/26) … averaged 34.0 yards on three punts, two which were fair caught … also kicked off four times with one touchback … served as the No. 1 holder for all 12 games.
As a Freshman (2010): Redshirted … served as a reserve place-kicker and punter.
At Mallard Creek High School: A 2008 and 2009 all-conference selection … 2009 Charlotte Observer all-state selection … 2009 special teams MVP for team … ranked by prokicker.com as the #1 high school punter in NC for 2009 … coached by Mike Palmieri.
Personal: Born in Greenville, S.C. … parents are John and Beth Tart … full name in John Michael Tart … chose Maryland because of the campus and team chemistry … hopes to become a sports broadcaster … majoring in communication.
Career Highs:
Most Punts - 2 (vs. NC State, 11/26/11)
Punting Average (min. 2 punts) - 34.0 yards on three punts (vs. NC State, 11/26/11)
Longest Punt - 38 yards (vs. NC State, 11/26/11)
