University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Provides depth at linebacker ... Part of the victorious White team in the annual spring contest.

As A Freshman (2009): Played in the final four contests, appearing in five games overall ... Credited with a solo tackle in win over Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy.

High School Highlights: Competed in both football and track at Moss Point High ... Helped the Tigers qualify for the state playoffs in each of his final three seasons ... Served as a team captain as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Jerry Lewis Nettles, Jr. ... Born Jan. 13, 1991, in Moss Point, Miss. ... Son of Jerry, Sr., and Carla Nettles ... Favorite movie is “Remember The Titans” ... Favorite book is “Role Of Thunder, Hear My Cry” ... Favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers ... Favorite player is Ray Lewis ... Favorite musical artist is Jamie Foxx ... Favorite food is pizza ... Favorite subject is math ... Enjoys singing in his spare time ... Majoring in computer engineering.