Nov 11, 2007; Oakland, CA, USA; Chicago Bears offensive guard Terrence Metcalf (60) knocks the helmet off of Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp (99) at McAfee Coliseum. The Bears defeated the Raiders, 17-6. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Legend Terrence Metcalf Elected to College Football Hall of Fame

Originally posted on Ole Miss Rebels on SI
By Henry Stuart | Last updated Jan 15, 2025 4:05 PM ET

Ole Miss football has a long and storied past with the College Football Hall of Fame.

The Rebels have 10 players in the Hall of Fame, and 13 individuals with Ole Miss ties. That list grew to 11 this past Wednesday, as offensive tackle Terrence Metcalf was elected to the Hall of Fame, Ole Miss Athletics announced in a press release.

Welcome to the CFB Hall of Fame!

Terrence Metcalf, Class of 2025#HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/Hi3kDMIxqz
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) January 15, 2025

Metcalf, a native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, played at Ole Miss from 1998 to 2001. While in Oxford, he was a second-team All-SEC selection in 1998 and was a first-team SEC selection in 2000 and 2001, as well as a consensus first-team All-American in 2001.

Metcalf was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played from 2002 to 2010, suiting up for Chicago for seven years alongside offseason/practice squad stops with Detroit and New Orleans. Metcalf now serves as the head coach of the Coahoma Community College football team in his hometown of Clarksdale. Metcalf is also the father of fellow Ole Miss great DK Metcalf.

“We are thrilled to announce the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class,” said Ole Miss legend Archie Manning, NFF Chairman and a 1989 College Football Hall of Famer in a press release. “Each of these legends ranks among the absolute best to have ever played or coached the game, and we look forward to adding their incredible accomplishments to those permanently enshrined in the Hall of Fame.”

Metcalf helped lead Ole Miss to three bowl appearances (1997 Motor City, 1999 Independence, 2000 Music City Bowl) during his tenure as a Rebel.