| No. 7 – Arizona State Sun Devils | |
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| Position | Tight end |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 2, 2002[1] North Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Miami Northwestern (Miami, Florida) |
| College |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Chamon Metayer (born December 2, 2002)[1] is an American football tight end for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He previously played for the Cincinnati Bearcats and for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Early life and high school
[edit]Metayer attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School in Miami, Florida. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit[by whom?] and committed to play college football for the Miami Hurricanes.[2] However, Metayer ultimately de-committed and sign to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats.[3]
College career
[edit]Cincinnati
[edit]In week 5 of the 2023 season, he recorded three receptions for 59 yards and two touchdowns in a loss versus BYU.[4] In three years as a Bearcat from 2021 to 2023, he totaled 29 catches for 290 yards and five touchdowns,[5] while also recording 27 rushing yards.[citation needed] After the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
Colorado
[edit]Metayer initially transferred to play for the Colorado Buffaloes, but after enrolling and going through spring practices he re-entered the transfer portal.[7][8][better source needed]
Arizona State
[edit]Metayer then transferred to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils.[9] In 2024, he notched 32 receptions for 306 yards and five touchdowns.[10] Ahead of the 2025 season, Metayer was named to the Preseason John Mackey Award watchlist.[11][better source needed] In week 3 of the 2025 season, Metayer hauled in six passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in a victory over Texas State.[12] After the 2025 season, he declared for the 2026 NFL draft.[13][better source needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b @Takeemdeep7 (December 2, 2020). "Blessed to see 18 🙏🏾🐐" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ Wilson, David (April 4, 2020). "Miami commit Chamon Metayer is making full-time move to WR. He says Canes are OK with it". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Clark, Dave (September 27, 2020). "Chamon Metayer, Class of 2021 tight end from North Miami HS, commits to UC Bearcats". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Clark, Dave (September 30, 2023). "Who is Chamon Metayer? Cincinnati tight end gets Bearcats' first touchdowns in Big 12 play". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Gardner, Michelle (December 30, 2024). "Who is Chamon Metayer? What to know about the Arizona State tight end". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Springer, Scott (November 20, 2023). "Chamon Metayer becomes UC Bearcats' first football player in 2023's transfer portal". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Gillenwater, Sam. "Former Cincinnati TE Chamon Metayer commits to Colorado from the transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Tolle, Josh. "Colorado's Chamon Metayer enters transfer portal after four months in Boulder". Colorado Buffaloes on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Gardner, Michelle (October 13, 2024). "Arizona State a third chance for TE Chamon Metayer". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Stanley, Logan (April 18, 2025). "Arizona State tight end Chamon Metayer settling into lead role for the Sun Devils". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Hicks, Kevin. "Arizona State TE Named to Preseason Watch List". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Allred, Damon. "Arizona State TE Chamon Metayer has breakout receiving game vs. Texas State". Arizona Sports. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Hicks, Kevin. "Arizona State Star Officially Declares For 2026 NFL Draft". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.