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T. J. Rushing

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T. J. Rushing
Auburn Tigers
Position:Special assistant to head coach
Personal information
Born: (1983-06-08) June 8, 1983 (age 41)
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Pauls Valley (OK)
College:Stanford
NFL draft:2006 / Round: 7 / Pick: 238
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • 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
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:30
Return yards:1,290
Total touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

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

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

College career

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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.[citation needed]

Professional career

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Indianapolis Colts

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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.[citation needed]

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

Detroit Lions

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

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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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

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Arizona State University

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

University of Memphis

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Rushing was hired as the defensive backs coach for Memphis in January 2018.[10][9][11]

Texas A&M University

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

Auburn University

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

References

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  1. ^ Galatzan, Matt (June 21, 2024). "Auburn to Hire Ex Texas A&M Defensive Backs Coach TJ Rushing - Report". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "T.J. Rushing". NFL.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  3. ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  4. ^ "TJ Rushing, Defensive Backs Coach (FB), Texas A&M Aggies". 247Sports. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  5. ^ "Detroit Lions Transactions". detroitlions.com. 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  6. ^ "Riders release veteran Romero, sign four". cfl.ca. 2012. Archived from the original on April 22, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
  7. ^ "Roughrider Roster Moves | Saskatchewan Roughriders". Archived from the original on June 19, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  8. ^ "ASU football's secondary embracing fresh start". statepress.com. 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  9. ^ a b "TJ Rushing". Florida State Seminoles. December 28, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "Norvell Announces Staff Additions and Promotions". gotigersgo.com. 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  11. ^ a b A, Texas; Information, M. Sports. "TJ Rushing named Texas A&M's Defensive Backs coach". kbtx.com. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  12. ^ "TJ Rushing Named Texas A&M's Defensive Backs coach". 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  13. ^ Smajovits, Harrison (June 20, 2024). "Tigers Hiring Former SEC West Rival's Assistant". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
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