S.J. Tuohy, the real son of the Tuohy family from The Blind Side, has a hidden cameo in the film. In the film, S.J. is played by Jae Head, who portrays him as a ten-year-old during the events of the film in 2003. In recent years, the Tuohy family has received backlash from The Blind Side after Michael Oher spoke out about the true story. The family members, including S.J., have had mixed public reactions to these accusations.

Despite the controversies, The Blind Side boasts a stellar cast, including Sandra Bullock, who won an Oscar for her role as Leigh Ann Tuohy. Alongside these famous actors, one member of the film’s actual story also appeared in the movie. The Tuohys’ real son, S.J., makes a subtle cameo as an extra during an essential scene in the film. For those who know where to look, the appearance is a nod to the details of The Blind Side’s true story.

The Real S.J. Tuohy Can Be Spotted Next To Tim McGraw In The Blind Side’s First Football Game Scene

He Is Wearing A Red Jacket

The real S.J. Tuohy appears in the football game scene when the coach and the other team harass Michael. At 16, Tuohy looks like just another high school football fan, with a bowl cut and red jacket. His red outfit, however, suggests that he is rooting for the other team, not Wingate. His film counterpart, Jae Head, sits on the other side of Sandra Bullock, holding a video camera.

Tuohy’s cameo in The Blind Side is uncredited, though it is not the only time his actual image is used in the film. At the movie’s end, photos of the real Tuohy family play over the credits, showing how the real S.J. looked at the time. A close viewing of the film will show that S.J. and the boy in the photos are the same person, though the film itself does not draw special attention to this cameo besides his placement clearly in the frame.

Name	Birthdate	Age during the events of the film (2003)	Age at the film’s release (2009)
S.J. Tuohy	July 4, 1993	10 years old	16 years old
Jae Head	December 27, 1996	7 years old	12 years old

The Blind Side (2009) Football Practice (Clip)

Where The Real S.J. Tuohy Is Today After The Blind Side’s Ending

Tuohy Followed A Career In Sports

After the events of The Blind Side in 2003, Tuohy pursued a career in sports. In 2021, he became the Director of Football Operations at the University of Central Florida. He is now the Executive Director of The Kingdom NIL, which protects the rights of student-athletes at the University of Central Florida while also connecting them with brands and companies. Though he never sought an acting career, the real S.J. Tuohy’s big-screen cameo in The Blind Side exists for those who know where to look.