TJ Metcalf
| Michigan Wolverines | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 6, 2005 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Pinson Valley (Pinson, Alabama) |
Tarrus “TJ” Metcalf Jr. (born May 6, 2005) is an American college football defensive back for the Michigan Wolverines. He previously played for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Early life
[edit]Metcalf attended Pinson Valley High School in Pinson, Alabama, where he played football under former NFL safety Sam Shade. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[1] Metcalf caught the game-clinching interception for Alabama in the 2022 Alabama v. Mississippi All-Star Game.
College career
[edit]Arkansas
[edit]As a freshman in 2023, Metcalf played all 12 games for Arkansas, recording 15 tackles and a fumble recovery.[2] In week 2 of the 2024 season, he tallied 12 tackles versus Oklahoma State.[3] In week 3, Metcalf had an interception to help the Razorbacks clinch a 37-27 win over UAB.[4] In week 4, he recorded 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.[5][6] For his performance, Metcalf was named the SEC defensive player of the week.[7] Metcalf became the first Razorback with at least two interceptions and a forced fumble in a game since safety Kenoy Kennedy against South Carolina in 1999.
On December 9, 2024, Metcalf announced that he would enter the NCAA transfer portal.[8]
Michigan
[edit]On December 16, 2024, Metcalf transferred to the University of Michigan with his younger brother, Tevis.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Metcalf is the cousin of current Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, DK Metcalf, and the nephew of DK’s father, former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf.[10] His younger brother, Tevis, also played college football at Arkansas before transferring to Michigan with TJ.
References
[edit]- ^ Victory, Dennis (July 2022). "Pinson Valley defensive back TJ Metcalf commits to Arkansas". AL.com. 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 (September 22, 2024). "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.
- ^ Choate, Mason (December 9, 2024). "Metcalf brothers to transfer from Arkansas". HawgBeat. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Arkansas DB transfers, brothers TJ Metcalf, Tevis Metcalf commit to Michigan football". On3.
- ^ 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.