T.J. Rakowsky

Position:
DB
Height:
5-11
Weight:
190
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Erwinna, Pa.
High School:
Palisades
Major:
Finance

Why Lehigh?: “I grew up near campus and have always watched the Lehigh-Lafayette game. The university also offers a combination of great athletics and academics which is exactly what I was looking for in a college. I also know several Lehigh alumni who spoke very highly of their college experience.”

As a junior (spring 2021): Missed entire season due to injury.

As a sophomore (2019): Limited to one game due to injury… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

As a freshman (2018): Appeared in five games, primarily on special teams… credited with two tackles, one at Navy (9/15) and one at Princeton (10/6).

In high school: First team All-Colonial League outside linebacker as a senior… honorable mention all-league as a junior… named first team all-area outside linebacker by The Morning Call… selected to participate in Pennsylvania East/West game…lettered in track and field as a junior and baseball as a freshman… honor roll student.

Personal: Son of Terry and Cathy… sisters Evelyn and Maggie… father played baseball and football at Penn State… sister Maggie plays basketball at Catholic U.