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2021 Football Roster

40 Destin Myers

  • Position Tight end
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 230
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Spanish Fort, Ala.

Biography

As A Sophomore (2020): Appeared in each of South’s first five contests ... Primarily played a blocking role while also contributing on special teams ... A member of the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2019): Made his collegiate debut in the Jaguars’ match-up with Georgia Southern, going on to also appear in each of the last five games of the season.

As A Freshman (2018): Was redshirted and did not see action ... Named to the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll.

High School Highlights: Lettered all four years at Spanish Fort HS, starting the final two ... Served as a team captain his senior year, posting 35 total stops including five sacks to help the Toros go 11-2 after advancing to the quarterfinals of the state 6A playoffs ... Credited with 47 tackles, six quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery as a junior when SFHS made it to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs en route to a 10-3 finish ... Toros went 15-0 on the way to capturing the state championship his sophomore season, finishing 12-2 after earning a berth in the semifinals of the state playoffs his first year on the varsity ... Also earned a pair of letters in bowling.

Personal: Full name is James Destin Myers ... Born Oct. 5, 1999, in Spanish Fort, Ala. ... Son of Darwin and Leah Myers ... Younger brother, Jack, is a freshman offensive lineman in the program ... Favorite movie is “Deadpool” ... Favorite book is “The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective” ... Favorite team is the Carolina Panthers ... Favorite athletes are Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz ... Favorite musical artists are AC/DC, Aerosmith, The Eagles and Ozzy Osbourne ... Favorite foods are sushi, steak and seafood ... Favorite subject is history ... In his free time likes to fish, hunt and bowl ... Is a criminal justice major.

Statistics

Season:
2021

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Historical Player Information

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    2018Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'0" 210 lbs
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    2018-19Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'0" 210 lbs
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    2019Redshirt Freshman

    Tight end
    6'0" 230 lbs
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    2019-20Redshirt Freshman

    Tight end
    6'0" 230 lbs
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    2020Sophomore

    Tight end
    6'0" 230 lbs
    40
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    2020-21Sophomore

    Tight end
    6'0" 230 lbs
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    2021Sophomore

    Tight end
    6'0" 230 lbs
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