University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Could see time as a back-up linebacker ... Tied for game-high honors with seven total tackles — 1½ of those were behind the line including a sack — and forced a pair of fumbles for the Red in the annual spring game.

As A Freshman (2015): Did not play while redshirting.

High School Highlights: Received three stars from 247Sports.com, and two from Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN.com ... Rated by ESPN.com the second-best safety and among the top 60 prospects in Alabama ... 247Sports.com had him ranked among the top 40 individuals in the state ... Competed in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game after his final year at the prep level ... Accounted for two of Alabama’s three takeaways with an interception and a fumble recovery, adding two stops, to help lead the team to a 36-30 win ... Lettered all four years at Dothan HS, starting the final three ... Part of a Tigers squad that advanced to the state 6A playoffs when he was a senior ... Received first-team all-state accolades and was named to the Dothan Eagle Super 12 football team after recording 74 tackles, five interceptions and 13 passes broken up ... Helped DHS finish 6-4 during his sophomore and junior seasons, while in his first year on the varsity the Tigers qualified for postseason action ... Earned four letters in basketball as well, aiding the team to a first-round victory in the state 6A playoffs as a senior.

Personal: Full name is JarMarkus Kyriese Sims ... Born March 22, 1997, in Troy, Ala. ... Son of Cordelious Sims ... Is the oldest of three children ... Favorite movie is “Where the Red Fern Grows” ... Favorite teams are the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots and San Antonio Spurs ... Favorite athletes are Odell Beckham Jr., Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Ronnie Lott ... Favorite musical artist is Kevin Gates ... Favorite food is chicken tenders ... Favorite subject is math ... In his free time likes to play video games ... Would like to become a coach ... Had scholarship offers from Kentucky and Troy, and was recruited by Auburn, Florida State and Minnesota ... A special education major.