T.J. Rayam

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T.J. Rayam
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Rayam with the Calgary Stampeders in 2023
Born: (1997-09-12) September 12, 1997 (age 26)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight291 lb (132 kg)
College Boston College
High school Peddie (Hightstown, NJ)
Career history
As player
2022–2023 Calgary Stampeders
2024 Ottawa Redblacks*
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

T.J. Rayam (born September 12, 1997) is a Canadian-born American professional football defensive lineman who is a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Boston College.

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Early life

Rayam was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the son of former NFL and CFL player Thomas Rayam. [1] He later played high school football at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama. [2] He also won the 2015 Class 7A heavyweight state championship in wrestling. [2] [3] After his senior season, Rayam spent one year playing football at the Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey. [2]

College career

Rayam played college football at Boston College from 2017 to 2021 as a defensive tackle. [4] He played in seven games in 2017 and made one tackle. He appeared in nine games in 2018, recording eight tackles. Rayam played in 13 games, starting 12, in 2019, totaling 41 tackles and two pass breakups. [2] He appeared in 11 games, starting six, in 2020, accumulating 16 tackles. [5] He played in 12 games in 2021, recording 35 tackles and two sacks. [5] [2]

Professional career

Calgary Stampeders

Rayam was selected by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the 2022 CFL Supplemental Draft. [6] He signed with the team on May 14, 2022. He spent a portion of the 2022 season on injured reserve. [7] Overall, he played in 10 games in 2022, recording 10 tackles on defense and two sacks. [5] [8] Rayam spent time on injured reserve again during the 2023 season. [9] He appeared in 11 games in 2023, totaling 10 tackles on defense and one sack. [5] [8] He was released during training camp of the following season on May 15, 2024. [10]

Ottawa Redblacks

On June 6, 2024, it was announced that Rayam had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. [11] However, he was released just ten days later on June 16, 2024. [12]

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  1. ↑ Austin, Daniel (May 29, 2023). "T.J. Rayam making his mark in second Calgary Stampeders training camp". calgarysun.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "TJ Rayam". bceagles.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  3. ↑ Bean, Josh (July 7, 2015). "Alabama legacy T.J. Rayam hopes wrestling success leads to recruiting interest". al.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ "TJ Rayam College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "T.J. Rayam". footballdb.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ Saelhof, Todd (May 23, 2022). "Stampeders draft choice Rayam remembers 2001 Grey Cup". calgarysun.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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  10. ↑ "Calgary Stampeders release T.J. Rayam, Michael Griffin II". 3DownNation. May 15, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Redblacks transactions: June 6, 2024". Ottawa Redblacks. June 6, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Redblacks transactions: June 16, 2024". Ottawa Redblacks. June 16, 2024.
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