TJ Harden
American football player (born 2004)
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Tomarion "TJ" Harden (born April 23, 2004)[1] is an American college football running back for the SMU Mustangs. He previously played for the UCLA Bruins.
| No. 27 – SMU Mustangs | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 23, 2004[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Inglewood (Inglewood, California) |
| College | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
Harden attended Inglewood High School located in Inglewood, California. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the UCLA Bruins over other offers from other schools such as Michigan, Mississippi State, and Utah.[2]
College career
UCLA
During his freshman season in 2022, Harden played in six games, rushing for 325 yards and two touchdowns on 44 carries.[3] In week 13 of the 2023 season, he rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, while also hauling in a touchdown in an upset win over rival USC.[4] Harden finished the 2023 season, rushing for 827 yards and eight touchdowns.[5] In week 11 of the 2024 season, he rushed for 125 yards in a win against Iowa.[6] Harden finished the 2024 season, rushing 124 times for 506 yards and two touchdowns, while also hauling in 40 receptions for 368 yards and a touchdown, where after the conclusion of the season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
SMU
Harden transferred to play for the SMU Mustangs.[8] In week one of the 2025 season, he rushed for 42 yards on eight carries in a win over East Texas A&M.[9]