2016 Football Roster

28 Fred Garth Jr.

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 190
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Amory, Miss.

Biography

2014: Started in all 10 games as a true freshman...led all defensive backs and was tied for third on the team with 52 tackles (39 solo)...added 3.0 tackles-for-loss, five breakups, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick...had a career-high 10 tackles against East Mississippi...added a 26-yard punt return against Itawamba. 

High School: Played for head coach Ben Ashley at Amory...had 51 tackles (37 solo), three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and two interceptions...also rushed 101 times for 436 yards and five touchdowns and passed for 225 yards and two touchdowns...offered by Louisiana-Lafayette, Jacksonville State and numerous MACJC schools...twice received first team all-division honors and was also named team's Defensive MVP.

Personal: Son of Fred Garth, Sr...has two siblings, Rekeeta (26) and Tasha (14)...uncle, Garfield, played football at Memphis from 1999-2000...cousin, Patrick Garfield, played in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...uncle, Andre, played football for North Carolina A&T...studying general college...born October 25, 1995.

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Historical Player Information

  • 28

    2014Freshman

    Safety
    6'3" 188 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2016Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    6'1" 190 lbs
    28