University of South Alabama Athletics

High School Highlights: Earned two stars from both Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, with the latter organization ranking him among the top 70 recruits in the state also ... Started his last three seasons at West Point High, where he was part of a team that went 43-2 during that stretch while claiming the state title each year ... Participated in the Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star Game following the conclusion of his prep career ... As a senior was credited with 69 total tackles as the Green Wave won the state 5A championship to finish the year 14-1 ... Made six stops behind the line of scrimmage, including three sacks ... Had a career-best 13 tackles in a one-point win over Olive Branch HS, finishing with nine stops against both Starkville High and Center Hill HS ... Recorded seven tackles in back-to-back victories over Noxubee County HS and Lafayette High ... Helped WPHS win the state title with a 15-0 mark his junior season as well after posting 44 stops including five for loss, 1½ sacks and an interception he returned 11 yards in the state final victory over Hattiesburg High ... Also was credited with a season-high eight tackles in the state championship game ... Finished his sophomore season with 11 stops as the Green Wave went 14-1 en route to the state championship.

Personal: Full name is Brentt Ahmad Cunningham ... Born Jan. 26, 2001, in West Point, Miss. ... Son of Orlando Fields and Teeache Cunningham ... Cousin, Justin Cox, lettered in football at Mississippi State from 2013-14 ... Favorite movie is “Savages” ... Favorite team is the Atlanta Falcons ... Favorite athlete is Odell Beckham Jr. ... Favorite musical artists are Kevin Gates and NBA Youngboy ... Favorite food is chicken ... In his spare time enjoys riding horses, working out and spending time with friends ... Wants to own a ranch one day ... Offered a scholarship by Southern Mississippi and was recruited by Troy as well ... Is majoring in exercise science.