He redshirt his freshman year. In 2008, as a redshirt freshman, he appeared in six games, recording six tackles (four solo).[2] In 2009 as a redshirt sophomore, he started all 13 games, recording 61 tackles (43 solo), four tackles-for-loss and three interceptions. His interceptions tied for 10th in the Big East with three interceptions and 14th with seven passes defensed.[1]
In 2010 as a redshirt junior, he started all 13 games, recording 57 tackles (38 solo), two tackles-for-loss, six interceptions, 11 passes defensed and one forced fumble.[2] For the season, he was finished 10th in the nation in interceptions, and first in the Big East.[1] He was also named Second-team All-American by SI.com and Third-team All-American by Rivals.com.[1] As a redshirt senior in 2011, he started all 13 games, recording 64 tackles (50 solo), two tackles-for-loss, four interceptions and nine passes defensed.[2] His four interceptions led the team and ranked third in the Big East.[1] While at West Virginia he was also a three-time Big East academic All-Star.[1]
As a rookie in 2012, Tandy appeared in nine games. He recorded three tackles.[6] In 2013, he appeared in all 16 games, starting five. He recorded 40 tackles (31 solo), three passes defensed, three interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.[6] In 2014, he appeared in 15 games. He recorded eight tackles, one pass defensed and one interception.[6] In 2015, he appeared in 14 games with two starts. He recorded 42 tackles (28 solo), one sack and one pass defensed.[6]
On March 8, 2016, Tandy re-signed with the Buccaneers.[7] In his first start of the season in Week 13 against the Chargers, Tandy picked off Philip Rivers in the end zone with 2:50 left on the clock to seal the Buccaneers' 28–21 win.[8] The following week against the Saints, Tandy once again had a game-winning interception on fourth down with less than a minute on a clock to seal the Buccaneers' 16–11 win.
On March 14, 2018, Tandy signed a two-year contract extension with the Buccaneers.[9]
On September 1, 2018, Tandy was released by the Buccaneers.[10]
Atlanta Falcons
On September 10, 2018, Tandy was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[11] He was waived on December 4, 2018.[12]
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Tandy is the son of Joyce Jordan.[1] While playing for the Buccaneers, he has helped numerous charities as well as helped support the United States Armed Forces troops.[1] While at West Virginia, he was roommates with teammate and fellow future Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2012 draft pick Najee Goode.[3]
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