TJ Quinn

TJ Quinn
No. 43 – Atlanta Falcons
PositionLinebacker
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2003-04-15) April 15, 2003 (age 23)
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight
225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolLowndes
(Valdosta, Georgia)
CollegeLouisville (2021–2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights

TJ Quinn (born April 15, 2003) is an American professional football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Packers in 2026.

Early life

Quinn played high school football at Lowndes High School, in Valdosta, Georgia, where he was an all-region safety. On June 18, 2020, Quinn committed to play college football for the Louisville Cardinals.

College career

Quinn joined the Cardinals as a safety and redshirted in 2021. The following season, he converted to playing middle linebacker and led the team in tackles during each of his final three seasons. Over the course of his career he amassed 289 tackles, five sacks, 15 tackles for loss, and nine passes defended.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m)		225 lb
(102 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		4.53 s1.50 s2.61 s4.41 s7.32 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		21 reps
All values from Pro Day

Green Bay Packers

Quinn was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft. On August 30, 2026, he was released by the Packers as a part of final roster cuts.

Atlanta Falcons

On October 20, 2026, Quinn signed with the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.

Personal life

Quinn is the son of Terry Quinn, who played football at Louisville from 1991–94.

References

  1. 1 2 @tjquinn_ (April 15, 2021). "blessed to see another year 🔞" (Tweet). Retrieved May 22, 2026 – via Twitter.
  2. 1 2 Huber, Bill (March 29, 2026). "Hard-Hitting Linebacker Will Have Predraft Visit With Packers". Green Bay Packers On SI. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ Thomas, Shane (June 19, 2020). "Like Father, Like Son: Lowndes DB Quinn commits to Louisville". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ Silverstein, Tom (April 7, 2026). "Louisville linebacker TJ Quinn coming to Green Bay for pre-draft visit". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  5. ↑ "TJ Quinn – Football". University of Louisville Athletic. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ "TJ Quinn College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Packers sign 5 draft picks, 10 rookie free agents". Packers.com. May 1, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves Aug. 30, 2026". Packers.com. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ McFadden, Will. "Falcons release LB Bralen Trice, sign LB TJ Quinn to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  10. ↑ Thomas III, Gerald (November 29, 2020). "Football and Family: TJ Quinn following his father's footsteps". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved April 14, 2026.