TJ Storment (born October 28, 1997) is an American professional football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Old Domininion, Fullerton, Colorado State, TCU, and Texas Tech.[1] Storment has been a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the DC Defenders, and Orlando Guardians of the XFL.
 Storment with the DC Defenders in 2023 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | October 28, 1997 Statesville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Statesville (Statesville, North Carolina) |
| College: | Old Dominion (2017) Fullerton (2018) |
| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
College career
editOld Dominion University
editStorment was a redshirt freshman at Old Dominion University. In 2017, he played as a right tackle in five games.
Fullerton
editStorment completed his sophomore season at Fullerton College. During the 2018 junior college season, he earned first-team All-SCFE Honors (Southern South California Football Association).[2]
Colorado State
editStorment moved on to complete his junior season at Colorado State University, starting in all 12 games at left tackle.[3]
TCU
editStorment then received an offer from Texas Christian University (TCU).[4] Throughout the pandemic year, Storment appeared in nine games in his season as a Horned Frog. He completed the year with seven starts at left tackle, and TCU had a 5–2 record with him as the starter for the final seven games of the season. Storment earned second-team All-Big 12 honors by the Associated Press.[5]
Texas Tech
editIn 2021, Storment transferred to Texas Tech University, where he started 12 of 13 games at left tackle, including the 2021 Liberty Bowl, which Texas Tech won against Mississippi State.[6][7]
Professional career
editSaskatchewan Roughriders
editStorment went undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, but attended NFL minicamps for the Baltimore Ravens, and the New York Giants.[8][9] He was invited back to the Ravens camp. After his time in Baltimore, Storment was signed by Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on September 26, 2022, but was released later in the year.[10]
DC Defenders
editStorment was drafted by the DC Defenders with the 8th pick in the first round of the 2023 XFL Draft.[11] Storment started in DC's first three games at offensive tackle.
Orlando Guardians
editOn March 6, 2023, Storment was traded to the Orlando Guardians of the XFL in a three-team trade, with the DC Defenders receiving Tight End Alex Ellis, and the Arlington Renegades receiving Wide Receiver JaVonta Payton.[12] Storment's last game of the season was in week 7 when the Orlando Guardians defeated the DC Defenders. Following the game, he was placed on the reserve list due to an injury.[13]
Edmonton Elks
editOn April 30, 2024, Storment signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[14] He was released on May 15.[15]
Personal life
editStorment is from Statesville, North Carolina.[16] Storment is a Christian and has been vocal about his faith throughout his interviews.[17]
In addition to his football career, Storment is also a professional poker player. Notably, in November 2022, Storment won a WSOP (World Series Of Poker) circuit event ring at Chocktaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma.[18]
References
edit- ^ Don Williams (December 26, 2021). "Road warrior: Texas Tech's T.J. Storment keeps faith strong on his winding football journey". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "South California Football Association".
- ^ "TJ Storment Colorado State". Colorado State Football.
- ^ Brian Meadows (January 14, 2020). "Graduate transfer Storment chooses 'dream school' TCU for last year of eligibility". Statesville Record & Landmark. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "TJ Storment". Texas Christian University Football.
- ^ "Game Cast Recap". ESPN.
- ^ "Mike Leach remembered across college football, sports world". Sports Chicago. December 13, 2022.
- ^ Branson Nash (January 29, 2021). "AP All-Big 12 second-team OL T.J. Storment transfers to Texas Tech". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "New York Giants First Look".
- ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders add three to practice roster, including offensive lineman T.J. Storment". September 26, 2022.
- ^ "TJ Storment XFL News Hub".
- ^ "Breaking 3 XFL Teams Trade Announced". Yardbarker. March 6, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Werner, Barry (April 2, 2023). "XFL shocker: Previously winless Orlando Guardians deal D.C. Defenders first loss". Touch Down Wire.
- ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". CFL.ca. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". CFL.ca. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Don (December 26, 2021). "Road warrior: Texas Tech's T.J. Storment keeps faith strong on his winding football journey".
- ^ "Podcast: Offensive Lineman T.J. Storment guided by God". April 22, 2022.
- ^ Storment, TJ. "TJ Storment Player Profile".
