2023 AT UCF
- Graduate transfer announced plans in January 2023 to come to UCF and enrolled for 2023 spring semester
- Started four games (Villanova, Kansas, West Va, Okla St) and appeared in 12 games in ’23 (all but Houston)
- Registered 46 tackles in ’23
- Had four assisted tackles vs Kent State
- Made two solo tackles each vs Boise St and Villanova
- Made first UCF start vs Villanova
- Amassed two tackles and one PBU vs Kansas State and three tackles vs Baylor
- Tallied seven tackles vs Kansas and four vs Oklahoma
- Secured six tackles vs West Virginia and five tackles vs Cincinnati
- Had four tackles and one forced fumble vs Oklahoma State
- Made two tackles vs Texas Tech
2022 AT EAST CAROLINA
- Spent five seasons at East Carolina from 2018-22, earning letters four years (2019-22)
- Appeared in 49 career games, making 23 starts (9/’20, 7/’21, 7/’22) and tallied 190 career tackles (101 solo)
- Registered 16 TFLs (minus-62 yards) with 6.0 sacks (minus-42 yards)
- Forced three fumbles (all in 2020), recovered three fumbles (two in 2022), credited with 14 pass breakups (six in 2022) and three quarterback hurries
- Booked multiple stops in 38 of 49 games (11 of 13 in 2022)
- Tallied double-digit stops four times (13/Georgia State ‘20, 12/Temple ’22, 10/SMU ‘20, 10/Marshall ’21)
- Played in all 13 games for East Carolina in 2022, starting final seven regular-season contests
- Helped Pirates to 8-5 record including Birmingham Bowl win over Coastal Carolina
- Finished seventh in total tackles in 2022 with 48
- Third-team pick on Pro Football Focus 2022 all-American Athletic Conference squad, fourth-team selection by Phil Steele, honorable mention by Pro Football Network
- Named AAC Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 24) following 2022 performance against UCF after posting three tackles (one solo) with interception and fumble recovery
- Tallied second career interception in fourth quarter against No. 13 NC State, returning it 34 yards, also making pair of tackles
- Posted six tackles (three solo) against Navy; earned first start of season at Tulane and notched three tackles (one solo)
- Made four tackles (two solo) in quadruple-overtime triumph over Memphis and registered seven tackles (six solo) at BYU
- Logged three tackles (one solo) at Cincinnati and third interception of season
- Named NFF Bill Dooley Chapter Scholar-Athlete in July 2022
- 2022 preseason Phil Steele AAC third-team selection and Athlon fourth-team pick
2021 AT EAST CAROLINA
- Played in all 12 games in 2021, making seven starts
- Tallied 44 stops (18 solo) and credited with third career double-digit stop at Marshall (10)
- Credited with 4.0 TFLs (minus-27 yards) which included 2.5 sacks (minus-26 yards)
- Picked off first career pass versus Tulane as time expired in first half
- Credited with four pass breakups (two vs. Temple) and one quarterback hurry
2020 AT EAST CAROLINA
- Started all nine games in 2020 during pandemic-shortened season
- Tallied 70 stops (42 solo) with 6.5 TFLs (minus-26 yards) and 3.5 sacks (minus-16 yards)
- Forced team-best three fumbles and recovered one, returning it 39 yards against SMU
- Booked three or more stops in all nine games with career-best 13 at Georgia State (10 solo)
- Also had 10 stops against SMU (six solo)
- Tallied career-best two TFLs twice in games (GSU/minus-3 yards, USF/minus-8 yards)
2019 AT EAST CAROLINA
- Experienced action in all 12 games in 2019 as top reserve at free safety and special teams stalwart
- Credited with 28 tackles (16 solo) and recorded multiple stops seven times
- Booked season-high six tackles (five solo) against Temple
- Other notable outings came against UCF and Tulsa (five tackles each)
- Recorded first collegiate stop in home opener vs. Gardner-Webb
2018 AT EAST CAROLINA
- Played in last three games of 2018 season versus Connecticut, Cincinnati and NC State--securing redshirt status as true freshman
HIGH SCHOOL
- Versatility enabled noteworthy production and contributions to Northside High School offensive, defensive and special teams units for coach Kendrick Pollock
- Invited to represent North Carolina as defensive back in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star contest
- On defense tallied four interceptions, four forced fumbles and returned two of three fumble recoveries for touchdowns as team captain as senior in 2017
- Offensively, specifically as wide receiver, led Monarchs with 40 catches for 649 yards and 11 touchdowns … ----Had seven-reception, 134-yard outing during 49-22 triumph over White Oak, which included scoring grabs of 40, 17, 11 and six yards—and also turned in 15 rushing yards on three carries and amassed 254 return yards on punts (196 including TD return) and kickoffs (58)
- Helped Northside to 6-6 overall record, fourth-place standing in Coastal 3A Conference and first-round NCHSAA Playoff appearance in 2017
- First-team all-state, all-area and all-conference pick as junior after netting 582 yards and seven TDs on 31 receptions
- Tallied 35 stops (29 solo), seven interceptions (including one returned for a score). along with four forced fumbles and three recoveries as junior
- Participated in 2017 Nike Combine
- Earned additional letters in basketball and was part of Northside’s North Carolina 2A state championship team with 30-0 record
- Earned selection to Northside’s Principal List
PERSONAL
- Pursuing master’s degree at UCF in interdisciplinary studies
- Graduated from East Carolina in May 2022 with health fitness specialist degree
- Earned ECU Honor Roll designation for classroom work during both semesters of 2018-19 academic year (fall, spring) before being named to Dean’s List for 2020 spring semester
- Lived during youth in Japan where parents, who both serve in U.S. Marine Corps, were stationed
- First name pronounced JAI-ruh.