Jeff Teat Bio
Jeffrey Steven Teat (born April 30, 1997) is a Canadian lacrosse player for the New York Atlas of the Premier Lacrosse League and the Ottawa Black Bears of the National Lacrosse League. He is one of five players in lacrosse history to be selected first overall in both the National Lacrosse League and Premier Lacrosse League drafts. Teat has had a successful career, being named an All-American multiple times and earning accolades for his performance both in collegiate and professional lacrosse.
Early Life and Background
Jeff Teat was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, to Dan Teat and Maria. His father, Dan Teat, had a notable career in the National Lacrosse League, playing fourteen seasons and currently serving as an assistant coach for the Panther City Lacrosse Club. Growing up in a lacrosse-oriented family, Jeff was exposed to the sport from an early age, which helped shape his future career. He attended The Hill Academy, where he played five seasons of lacrosse and also participated in Junior A lacrosse for the Brampton Excelsiors. In his final season with the Excelsiors, he recorded an impressive 145 points during the regular season, the highest for any player in the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League (OJALL) since John Grant Jr.
Path to Lacrosse
Teat arrived at Cornell University in the fall of 2016 as the number one recruit in his class, according to Inside Lacrosse. During his time with the Big Red, he became a three-time USILA All-American and a two-time Tewaaraton Award nominee. He graduated third all-time in assists and points at Cornell, despite having his senior season cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His collegiate success laid a strong foundation for his transition into professional lacrosse.
Jeff Teat Career
Early Career (2021-2022)
Jeff Teat was selected first overall by the New York Riptide in the 2020 National Lacrosse League Draft. However, due to the pandemic, he did not make his professional debut until the 2022 season. In that season, Teat set a rookie record for assists and points, finishing fourth in the league in total points and second among rookies in loose balls. His outstanding performance earned him the Rookie of the Year award and a spot on the second team all-NLL.
Breakthrough (2023-Present)
Heading into the 2023 NLL season, Teat was ranked as the second-best forward in the league by Inside Lacrosse. He finished the season with 136 points, just one shy of the single-season record held by Dhane Smith, leading the league with 56 goals and finishing third with 80 assists. His efforts earned him a first-team all-NLL selection and a third-place finish in MVP voting. On July 18, 2023, Teat signed a two-year contract extension with the Riptide, which later relocated to Ottawa and became the Ottawa Black Bears. He was named the first captain in the club’s history.
Notable Works and Milestones
In addition to his NLL success, Teat has made significant strides in the Premier Lacrosse League. He was drafted first overall by the Atlas Lacrosse Club and made an immediate impact, finishing second in scoring in the league despite missing two games. He was nominated for the Jim Brown MVP Award and won the Rookie of the Year Award. In the 2024 season, he broke the PLL single-season points record and was named league MVP. Teat played a pivotal role in helping Atlas capture their first PLL Championship in 2025, earning MVP honors in the championship game.
Jeff Teat Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Jeff Teat has received multiple nominations for prestigious awards, including the Tewaaraton Award and the Jim Brown MVP Award in the Premier Lacrosse League.
Jeff Teat Awards Won
Jeff Teat has been recognized for his exceptional performance on the field with several awards, including the Rookie of the Year award in both the National Lacrosse League and the Premier Lacrosse League. He has also been named an All-American multiple times during his collegiate career.
Jeff Teat Family
Jeff Teat is the son of Dan Teat and Maria. His father has had a significant influence on his lacrosse career, both as a player and as a coach.
Personal Life
Details about Jeff Teat’s personal life outside of lacrosse are not widely publicized, focusing instead on his athletic achievements and career milestones.