T. J. Rushing Explained

T. J. Rushing
Current Team:Auburn Tigers
Position:Special assistant to head coach
Birth Date:8 June 1983
Birth Place:Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:186
High School:Pauls Valley (OK)
College:Stanford
Draftyear:2006
Draftround:7
Draftpick:238
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
  • Arizona State (2013)
    Graduate assistant
  • Arizona State (2014)
    Defensive quality control coach
  • Northern Arizona (2015)
    Cornerbacks coach
  • Arizona State (2016–2017)
    Defensive backs coach
  • Memphis (2018–2019)
    Defensive backs coach
  • Texas A&M (2020–2023)
    Defensive backs coach
  • Auburn (2024–present)
    Special assistant to head coach
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:30
Statlabel2:Return yards
Statvalue2:1,290
Statlabel3:Total touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:RushT.20

Terrall Brent "T. J." Rushing (born June 8, 1983) is an American football coach and former player who is currently a special assistant to the head coach at Auburn University.[1] As a player, he played as a cornerback and return specialist.[2] He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft.[3] He played four seasons with the team. He won a Super Bowl with Indianapolis, when the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. He played college football at Stanford.

Early life

Rushing attended Pauls Valley High School in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and was a letterman in football, basketball, and track.[4]

College career

Rushing finished his Stanford career as one of the top three kick returners in school history with 1409 yards. He was named First Team All Pac-10 for his work on special teams during his junior year. Rushing had three career touchdowns on kickoff returns, including both the first and last return of his senior season.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Rushing mainly played on special teams as a kick/punt returner for the Colts, in a career which includes one punt return touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in 2007. Rushing spent the entire 2008 season on injured reserve.

He was non-tendered as a restricted free agent following the 2009 NFL season.

Detroit Lions

Rushing signed with the Detroit Lions on August 18, 2010, and was released by the club on September 4, 2010.[5]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Rushing was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on April 19, 2012.[6] He was released during training camp on June 17, 2012.[7]

Coaching career

Arizona State University

Rushing was hired as a defensive backs coach for Arizona State University in 2016.[8] [9]

University of Memphis

Rushing was hired as the defensive backs coach for Memphis in January 2018.[10]

Texas A&M University

Rushing was hired as the defensive backs coach for Texas A&M University in January 2020.[11] [12]

Auburn University

Rushing was hired as a special assistant to the head coach for Auburn University in June 20, 2024.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Auburn to Hire Ex Texas A&M Defensive Backs Coach TJ Rushing - Report. Sports Illustrated. Matt. Galatzan. June 21, 2024. July 22, 2024.
  2. Web site: T.J. Rushing. NFL.com. 2016-12-06.
  3. Web site: 2006 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-10 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: TJ Rushing, Defensive Backs Coach (FB), Texas A&M Aggies . 2022-03-07 . 247Sports . en-US.
  5. Web site: Detroit Lions Transactions . detroitlions.com . 2011 . May 10, 2011.
  6. Web site: Riders release veteran Romero, sign four . cfl.ca . 2012 . April 19, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120422004600/http://www.cfl.ca/article/riders-release-veteran-romero-sign-four . April 22, 2012 .
  7. Web site: Roughrider Roster Moves | Saskatchewan Roughriders . 2012-06-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120619173807/http://www.riderville.com/article/roughrider-roster-moves-20120617020645 . 2012-06-19 .
  8. Web site: ASU football's secondary embracing fresh start . statepress.com . 2016 . March 21, 2016.
  9. Web site: 2019-12-28 . TJ Rushing . 2022-03-07 . Florida State Seminoles . en-US.
  10. Web site: Norvell Announces Staff Additions and Promotions . gotigersgo.com . 2018 . January 25, 2018.
  11. Web site: TJ Rushing Named Texas A&M's Defensive Backs coach . 2020 . January 29, 2020.
  12. Web site: A . Texas . Information . M. Sports . TJ Rushing named Texas A&M's Defensive Backs coach . 2022-03-07 . kbtx.com . en.
  13. Web site: Tigers Hiring Former SEC West Rival's Assistant. Sports Illustrated. Harrison. Smajovits. June 20, 2024. July 22, 2024.