Chamon Metayer (born December 2, 2002) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils, Cincinnati Bearcats, and Colorado Buffaloes.
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 and committed to play college football for the Miami Hurricanes. However, Metayer ultimately de-committed and sign to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
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. In three years as a Bearcat from 2021 to 2023, he totaled 29 catches for 290 yards and five touchdowns, while also recording 27 rushing yards. After the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Colorado Metayer initially transferred to play for the Colorado Buffaloes, but after enrolling and going through spring practices he re-entered the transfer portal.
Arizona State Metayer then transferred to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils. In 2024, he notched 32 receptions for 306 yards and five touchdowns. Ahead of the 2025 season, Metayer was named to the Preseason John Mackey Award watchlist. In week 3 of the 2025 season, Metayer hauled in six passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in a victory over Texas State. After the 2025 season, he declared for the 2026 NFL draft.
Statistics Year Team GP Receiving Rec Yds Avg TD 2021 Cincinnati 0 Did not play 2022 Cincinnati 6 1 32 32.0 0 2023 Cincinnati 11 23 258 11.2 5 2024 Arizona State 14 32 306 9.6 5 2025 Arizona State 12 38 375 9.9 4Career 43 94 971 10.3 14
Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers On April 27, 2026, after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft, Metayer signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. He was released by the Steelers on June 4.
Carolina Panthers On July 31, 2026, Metayer signed with the Carolina Panthers. He was waived by Carolina on August 10.
References
External links Cincinnati Bearcats bio Colorado Buffaloes bio Arizona State Sun Devils bio