University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Adds depth in the middle of the defensive line ... Played for the Red team in its 24-21 spring game win, making one assisted stop.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2014): Underwent surgery in August, missing preseason camp, and did not see action during the season.

As A Freshman (2013): Was redshirted.

High School Highlights: A three-star recruit according to ESPN.com, getting two stars from Rivals.com and Scout.com too … Was among the top 50 recruits in Alabama according to ESPN.com; the organization had him ranked among the top 10 defensive tackles in the state … A four-year letterwinner at Spain Park High, where he earned all-metro honors and was a starter for three seasons ... Part of a Jaguar team that won the region title for the first time in school history and advanced to the quarterfinals of the state 6A playoffs his senior season, finishing the year with a 10-3 record … SPHS also reached the quarterfinals of the state playoffs his freshman year en route to a 10-3 finish, while qualifying for postseason action his other two years on the varsity ... Earned three letters in baseball, helping lead the Jaguars to the state 6A semifinals as a junior ... Lettered in basketball for one year as well.

Personal: Full name is Jacob Tyler Chaffin ... Born Sept. 27, 1994, in Birmingham, Ala. ... Son of Mark and Susan Chaffin ... Favorite movie is “Remember The Titans” ... Favorite book is “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” ... Favorite team is the New Orleans Saints ... Favorite athlete is Dwight Freeney ... Favorite musical artists are Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Eric Church ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite subject is history ... Enjoys fishing, hunting and boating in his free time ... Also had offers from Southern Mississippi, Tulane, Troy, Arkansas State, Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky, and was recruited by Auburn, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Minnesota and Central Florida too ... Major is business administration.