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.

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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.[ citation needed ]

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.[ citation needed ]

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] [9] [11]

Texas A&M University

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

Auburn University

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

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