TJ Storment (born October 28, 1997) is an American football offensive tackle for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Old Domininion, Fullerton, Colorado State, TCU, and Texas Tech.[1] Storment has also played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), as well as the DC Defenders, and Orlando Guardians of the XFL.
 Storment with the DC Defenders | |
| Edmonton Elks | |
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| 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) |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| CFL status: | American |
College career edit
Old Dominion University edit
Storment was a redshirt freshman at Old Dominion University. In 2017, he played as a right tackle in five games.
Fullerton edit
Storment 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 edit
Storment moved on to complete his junior season at Colorado State University, starting in all 12 games at left tackle.[3]
TCU edit
Storment 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 edit
In 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 edit
Saskatchewan Roughriders edit
Storment 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 edit
Storment 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 edit
On 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 edit
On April 30, 2024, Storment signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[14]
Personal life edit
Storment is from Statesville, North Carolina.[15] Storment is a Christian and has been vocal about his faith throughout his interviews.[16]
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.[17]
References edit
- ^ Don Williams (26 December 2021). "Road warrior: Texas Tech's T.J. Storment keeps faith strong on his winding football journey". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "South California Football Association".
- ^ "TJ Storment Colorado State". Colorado State Football.
- ^ Brian Meadows (14 January 2020). "Graduate transfer Storment chooses 'dream school' TCU for last year of eligibility". Statesville Record & Landmark. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "TJ Storment". Texas Christian University Football.
- ^ "Game Cast Recap". ESPN.
- ^ "Mike Leach remembered across college football, sports world". Sports Chicago. 13 December 2022.
- ^ Branson Nash (29 January 2021). "AP All-Big 12 second-team OL T.J. Storment transfers to Texas Tech". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 28 September 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. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ Werner, Barry (2 April 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 2024-05-01.
- ^ Williams, Don (Dec 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". 22 April 2022.
- ^ Storment, TJ. "TJ Storment Player Profile".
