Jacksonville State University Athletics

OTHER SCHOOLS: Signed with Sylvester Croome at Mississippi State out of high school…saw limited action as a redshirt freshman in 2007.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Tommy Hunter at Elkmont High School…was a four-year lettermen…won the NFL Punt/Pass/Kick Contest for the state of Alabama for three straight years…was named second-team All-State in 2005 and 2006, while also earning All-Area honors…voted Most Valuable Linebacker in 2005…also lettered in baseball, basketball and golf…in baseball, he led the team in home runs and was team Most Valuable Player…was named Who’s Who Among American High School Students…was class president.

PERSONAL: Full name is Leroy Russell Jackson, Jr….son of Leroy, Sr., and Jimmie Dorris…born on October 31, 1987…has two older brothers, Troy and Korian…his cousin, Michael Boley, plays linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons.
Justin Jerel Dewayne Howard…son of Shannon Howard and Jeffrey Hall…born on January 3, 1989…has one younger brother, Jordan, and two younger sisters, Brienna, and Jacody-Blake…major is undeclared at JSU.