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]The son of Tarrus Metcalf Sr. and Neely Lott Metcalf, Metcalf was born in Oxford, MS, on May 6, 2005. 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.