University of South Alabama Athletics

High School: Competed in the long jump and triple jump at Homewood High School ... five-time all-state selection in the long jump and four-time all-state selection in the triple jump ... helped Homewood win two Class 6A outdoor team state championships and one Class 6A indoor team state championship ... posted personal bests of 23-9 in the long jump and 46-6 in the triple jump.

Personal: Son of Tom and Amanda Esslinger ... plans to major in psychology at South Alabama ... lists the Denver Broncos as his favorite sports team.