Terrall Brent "T. J." Rushing (born June 8, 1983) is an American football coach and former player who currently serves as defensive backs coach at Texas A&M University. As a player, he played as a cornerback and return specialist. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft, and played four seasons with the team. He won a Super Bowl with Indianapolis, when the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. He played college football at Stanford. Early years Rushing attended Pauls Valley High School in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. Stanford career Rushing finished his Stanford career as one of the top three kick returners in school history with 1409 yards. He was named First Team All Pac-10 for his work on special teams during his junior year. Rushing had three career touchdowns on kickoff returns, including both the first and last return of his senior season. Professional career NFL Indianapolis Colts Rushing mainly played on special teams as a kick/punt returner for the Colts, in a career which includes one punt return touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in 2007. Rushing spent the entire 2008 season on injured reserve. He was non-tendered as a restricted free agent following the 2009 NFL season. Detroit Lions Rushing signed with the Detroit Lions on August 18, 2010, and was released by the club on September 4, 2010. Saskatchewan Roughriders Rushing was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on April 19, 2012. He was released during training camp on June 17, 2012. Coaching Arizona State University Rushing was hired as a defensive backs coach for Arizona State University in 2016. University of Memphis Rushing was hired as the defensive backs coach for Memphis in January 2018. Texas A&M University Rushing was hired as the defensive backs coach for Texas A&M University in January 2020. References External links Indianapolis Colts bio Stanford Cardinal bio Arizona State University bio 1983 births Living people People from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma Players of American football from Oklahoma African-American players of American football American football cornerbacks American football return specialists Stanford Cardinal football players Indianapolis Colts players Detroit Lions players African-American players of Canadian football Canadian football return specialists Saskatchewan Roughriders players Coaches of American football from Oklahoma African-American coaches of American football Arizona State Sun Devils football coaches