TJ Metcalf
| Arkansas Razorbacks – No. 18 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Sophomore |
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| Born: | May 6, 2005 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
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| High school | Pinson Valley (Pinson, Alabama) |
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TJ Metcalf (born May 6, 2005) is an American football safety for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Early life and high school
[edit]Metcalf attended Pinson Valley High School located in Pinson, Alabama. Coming out of high school, Metcalf was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[1][2]
College career
[edit]During Metcalf's first collegiate season in 2023, he appeared in all twelve games for Arkansas where he notched 15 tackles and a fumble recovery.[3][4] In week two of the 2024 season, Metcalf tallied 12 tackles, versus the Oklahoma State Cowboys.[5] In week three, Metcalf had an interception to help the Razorbacks clinch a 37-27 win over the UAB Blazers.[6] In week four, Metcalf had a breakout game notchimg four tackles, two pass deflections, two interceptions, and a forced fumble which prevented a touchdown, as he led the Razorbacks to a 24-14 win over Auburn.[7][8] For his performance in week for versus the Auburn Tigers, Metcalf was named the SEC defensive player of the week.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Metcalf is the cousin of former NFL wide receiver, DK Metcalf.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ Rushin, Jerrell (1 July 2022). "Arkansas football lands TJ Metcalf, 2023 three-star safety and Ole Miss legacy". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Victory, Dennis (July 2022). "Pinson Valley defensive back TJ Metcalf commits to Arkansas". AL.com. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "TJ Metcalf 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Holt, Bob (25 July 2024). "Double the Metcalfs: Freshman Tevis joins brother TJ at Arkansas". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Holt, Bob (14 September 2024). "TJ Metcalf close with Blazer WR". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Holt, Bob (22 September 2024). "'Bad to the bone': Hogs safety Metcalf has hand in 4 TOs". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Fuller, Jackson (21 September 2024). "Arkansas football's TJ Metcalf delivers heroic performance in win over Auburn". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Kirk, Otis. "TJ Metcalf making most of opportunity". NWAH.com. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Tom (24 September 2024). "Razorback report: SEC names Arkansas' Metcalf defensive player of the week". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Rushin, Jerrell (6 May 2022). "DK Metcalf's cousin TJ is a 2023 Alabama high school football recruit who wants to make name for himself". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Fair, Daniel (12 August 2024). "Woodson tabs TJ Metcalf as 'most improved' in Arkansas secondary". Rivals.com. Retrieved 28 September 2024.