Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers

High School: Played football and baseball at Nettleton...on the diamond, hit .301 as a senior with seven extra-base hits, 16 RBIs and 35 runs scored...stole 21-of-23 bases...fielded .980 with one error in 51 chances...first team all-division...made it to the state semifinals as a senior...on the gridiron, he helped the Tigers to a 6-6 record and playoff appearance as a senior...a two-time Super 22 First Team All-Division selection...had 76 receptions for 1,116 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior...had a career-best 10 receptions for 200 yards and 3 TD in a 22-14 win vs. Baldwyn...on special teams, had 23 kick returns for 417 yards and five punt returns for 141 yards.

Personal: Son of Michelle and Levert Jernigan Sr...has two brothers Jarvitus (26) and Ra'shun (21) and a sister, Brayla (22)...his uncle, Rubin Jernigan, played baseball at Rust College...likes to hunt, fish and play baseball in his free time...nickname is "Jay"...studying business administration...born November 2, 1995.