Utah Tech University Athletics

At Utah Tech 2023 (Senior): Appeared in the first three games of the season before utilizing his redshirt year … registered 1.0 TFL at Montana State (9/2) and collected a solo tackle vs. Montana (9/9).   
 
At Utah Tech 2022 (Junior): Played in all 11 games, primarily on special teams ... recorded his lone tackle in the season opener at Sacramento State (9/3). 

Before Utah Tech: Played two seasons at Santa Rosa JC … collected 26 total tackles (17 solo), including 2.0 sacks and 5.5 TFLs, in eight games for the Bearcubs in 2021 … played in seven games during the 2019 season and finished with 19 tackles (14 solo) and 3.0 sacks … prepped at Clear Lake High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and track and field … stats and information not available.
 
More on TJ: Born in Marysville, California … mother is Kimberly Cobarrubia … mom Kimberly played college basketball at Yuba JC … favorite teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors … favorite athletes are Jim Thorpe and Troy Polamalu … favorite food is Korean BBQ … biggest influence as an athlete is his family … graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Utah Tech in 2023, and is currently working on his master’s degree in sports management. 
 
Why TJ chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because it afforded me the opportunity to develop my game and get my degree.”