Joe Metzger

AS A JUNIOR IN 2024: Started eight games to open the season between left guard and left tackle. Part of an offensive line that allowed 1.08 sacks per game, the best mark in the Patriot League and 11th-best nationally. Holy Cross offense averaged 27.6 points per game. AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2023: Appeared in four games as a reserve offensive lineman. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2022: Appeared in one game as an offensive lineman, a win against Fordham (10/29). Part of an offensive line that allowed the Crusaders to rank eighth nationally in scoring offense with 37.4 points per game, and sixth nationally in rushing offense with 245.1 rushing yards per game. BEFORE HOLY CROSS: Member of the football teams at Delsea Regional under Sal Marchese and Deerfield Academy under Brian Barbato. Team captain at Delsea as a senior. 2020 All-State second team and first team All-South Jersey selection Three-time All-Area and three-time All-Conference honoree. Ranked as the #6 offensive lineman in New Jersey in 2020. Also competed in track and field and baseball. PERSONAL: Also a member of the Holy Cross track and field team; owns Holy Cross outdoor record for the shot put. Majoring in political science.