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Chamon Metayer

Chamon Metayer (born December 2, 2002)[1] is an American professional football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils, the Cincinnati Bearcats and for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Chamon Metayer
No. 83 – Pittsburgh Steelers
PositionTight end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-12-02) December 2, 2002 (age 23)[1]
North Miami, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight262 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami Northwestern (Miami, Florida)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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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

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Cincinnati

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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

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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

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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]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		262 lb
(119 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		6 ft 7 in
(2.01 m)		4.75 s7.68 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		13 reps
All values from Pro Day[14]

On April 27, 2026, after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft, Metayer signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent.[15]

References

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  1. 1 2 @Takeemdeep7 (December 2, 2020). "Blessed to see 18 🙏🏾🐐" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2025 – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Springer, Scott (November 20, 2023). "Chamon Metayer becomes UC Bearcats' first football player in 2023's transfer portal". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ Gillenwater, Sam. "Former Cincinnati TE Chamon Metayer commits to Colorado from the transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  8. ↑ Tolle, Josh. "Colorado's Chamon Metayer enters transfer portal after four months in Boulder". Colorado Buffaloes on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  9. ↑ Gardner, Michelle (October 13, 2024). "Arizona State a third chance for TE Chamon Metayer". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Hicks, Kevin. "Arizona State TE Named to Preseason Watch List". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  12. ↑ Allred, Damon. "Arizona State TE Chamon Metayer has breakout receiving game vs. Texas State". Arizona Sports. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  13. ↑ Hicks, Kevin. "Arizona State Star Officially Declares For 2026 NFL Draft". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Chamon Metayer College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  15. ↑ Markowski, Jack. "Steelers Announce Two More UDFA Signings". SI.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
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