Arkansas safety TJ Metcalf enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Arkansas safety TJ Metcalf has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. He spent two seasons with the Razorbacks, amassing 24 appearances and 11 starts.

All 11 of Metcalf’s starts came this season. He finished the regular season with 57 tackles, 10 pass deflections, one tackle for loss and three interceptions. Metcalf’s three interceptions were tied for the third-most in the SEC this season.

Metcalf’s best game of the season was in Arkansas’ 24-14 win over Auburn. In the victory, played a role in four of the Hogs’ five takeaways with two interceptions, a forced fumble and a pass breakup that led to Doneiko Slaughter’s interception.

With the performance, Metcalf was the first Arkansas defender with at least two interceptions, two pass breakups and one forced fumble in a game since defensive back Kenoy Kennedy accomplished the feat against South Carolina in 1999.

In his debut campaign with the Razorbacks, Metcalf notched 15 total tackles. Metcalf isn’t entering the portal alone. His brother, Tevis, is also entering the portal. Tevis was a freshman this season and saw limited action for the Razorbacks.

TJ Metcalf played high school football at Pinson Valley (AL), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 566 overall recruit and No. 52 safety in the 2023 recruiting cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

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