Jerrion Ealy
Ole Miss Rebels – No. 9 | |
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Position | Running back |
Class | Junior |
Personal information | |
Born: | Walnut Grove, Mississippi | August 19, 2000
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
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Bowl games | |
High school | Jackson Prep (Flowood, Mississippi) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Jerrion Zawasky Ealy (born August 19, 2000) is an American football running back for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Early years[]
Ealy attended Jackson Preparatory School in Flowood, Mississippi. During his career, he rushed for over 5,000 yards with 84 touchdowns. He was the MVP of the 2019 Under Armour All-American Game after rushing for a game record 116 yards and two touchdowns.[1] A five-star recruit, Ealy committed to play college football and college baseball at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).[2]
Also a top baseball recruit, Ealy played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game.[3] He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 31st round of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and attended Ole Miss.[4][5]
College career[]
As a true freshman in football at Ole Miss in 2019, Ealy played in all 12 games. Against Southeastern Louisiana, he set a school record for all-purpose yards in a game with 273.[6][7] Overall he rushed for 722 yards over 104 carries with eight total touchdowns.[8] As a freshman baseball player in 2020, Ealy played in 13 games before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
References[]
- ^ Alexander, Wilson. "It took Jerrion Ealy just 3 quarters to set an Under Armour All-America game record". The Clarion-Ledger.
- ^ "RB Ealy commits to Ole Miss, could go MLB route". ESPN.com. February 6, 2019.
- ^ No matter time or season, it's good to be Jackson Prep's Jerrion Ealy
- ^ "Two-Sport SEC Signees Will Have Opportunities To Follow In Kyler Murray's Footsteps".
- ^ Caron, Emily. "Ole Miss, LSU commits forgo MLB Draft to play college football". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Suss, Nick. "Ole Miss football: RB Jerrion Ealy breaks down his record-breaking day vs. Southeastern Louisiana". The Clarion-Ledger.
- ^ "Ole Miss freshman Jerrion Ealy making immediate impact". USA TODAY.
- ^ Contributors, Oxford Eagle (December 12, 2019). "Jerrion Ealy Earns Freshman All-SEC Accolades". The Oxford Eagle.
External links[]
- 2000 births
- Living people
- People from Walnut Grove, Mississippi
- Players of American football from Mississippi
- American football running backs
- Baseball outfielders
- Ole Miss Rebels football players
- Ole Miss Rebels baseball players