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T.J. Rayam
No. 99     Calgary Stampeders
Rayam with the Calgary Stampeders in 2023
Born: (1997-09-12) September 12, 1997 (age 26)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight291 lb (132 kg)
CollegeBoston College
High schoolPeddie (Hightstown, NJ)
Career history
As player
2022–presentCalgary Stampeders
Career stats

T.J. Rayam (born September 12, 1997) is a Canadian-born American professional football defensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Boston College.

Early years[edit]

Rayam was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the son of former National football League (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[edit]

Rayam played college football at Boston College from 2017 to 2021 as a defensive tackle. 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.[4] He played in 12 games in 2021, recording 35 tackles and two sacks.[4][2]

Professional career[edit]

Rayam was selected by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the 2022 CFL Supplemental Draft.[5] He signed with the team on May 14, 2022. He spent a portion of the season on injured reserve.[6] Overall, he played in 10 games in 2022, recording 10 tackles on defense and two sacks.[4][7] Rayam spent time on injured reserve again during the 2023 season.[8] He appeared in 11 games in 2023, totaling 10 tackles on defense and one sack.[4][7]

References[edit]

  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. ^ a b c d e "TJ Rayam". bceagles.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Bean, Josh (July 7, 2015). "al.com". al.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "T.J. Rayam". footballdb.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Saelhof, Todd (May 23, 2022). "Stampeders draft choice Rayam remembers 2001 Grey Cup". calgarysun.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "TJ Rayam". statscrew.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  8. ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.

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Category:Living people Category:1997 births Category:Calgary Stampeders players Category:Boston College Eagles football players Category:American football defensive linemen Category:Canadian football defensive linemen Category:Players of Canadian football from Alberta Category:Players of American football from Alberta Category:Canadian football people from Edmonton Category:Players of American football from Alabama Category:Players of American football from Alabama

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