University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Projected to start at the inside slot receiver position in the fall ... Caught two passes for 46 yards to help the Red team to a three-point victory in the program’s annual spring game.

Alabama-Birmingham Highlights (2010-14): Appeared in all 12 contests at UAB in 2014, ranking second on the team in rushing with 670 yards and nine touchdowns on 166 attempts ... Caught 15 passes for 65 yards and a score as well, ending the year third on the squad in scoring, total offense and all-purpose yards ... Gained 106 yards and scored in season-opening win over Troy, matching that rushing total in defeat of Alabama A&M ... Scored five touchdowns against the latter, setting a school game record ... Rushed 10 times for 86 yards and a touchdown in season-ending victory at Southern Mississippi, adding three receptions for 22 yards in helping the Blazers become eligible for a postseason bowl for the first time since 2004 ... Recorded 76 yards on 16 attempts in three-point win at Western Kentucky ... Ran for 51 yards on 12 carries and caught four passes for 22 yards against Middle Tennessee ... Collected 74 yards and a score in Florida Atlantic win ... As a redshirt freshman in 2011, had 11 catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns, and was second on the team after returning 22 kickoffs for 473 yards.

High School Highlights: Prepped at Clay-Chalkville High, where he earned three letters in football ... Was named to the Birmingham News All-North/East Offensive Team following the 2009 season ... Set a school record with over 1,000 all-purpose yards in helping the Cougars to an 8-2 finish.

Personal: Full name is D’Jarnett E. Vinson ... Born March 7, 1992, in Birmingham, Ala. ... Son of _ ... Favorite movies are the “Friday” series ... Favorite teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Yankees ... Favorite athlete is LeBron James ... Favorite musical artist is Kevin Gates ... Favorite food is steak and potatoes ... Favorite subject is art ... Likes watching movies in his spare time ... Wants to coach in the future ... Also recruited by Florida State and Clemson in high school ... An interdisciplinary studies major.