Chamon Metayer
American football player (born 2002)
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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.
North Miami, Florida, U.S.
| No. 7 – Arizona State Sun Devils | |
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| Position | Tight end |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | December 2, 2002[1] North Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Miami Northwestern (Miami, Florida) |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
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
Cincinnati
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
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
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]