The University of Mississippi Athletics

2019 Football Roster

vs
Arkansas

Sep 13 (Sat)

6:00 PM

Stanley, Jay
Stanley, Jay
Jay Stanley
Jersey Number 28

Jay Stanley

  • Position:
    DB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-2 / 223
  • Hometown:
    Greenwood, Miss.
  • High School:
    Brandon
  • Major:
    Sport & Recreation Administration
2020 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in seven games during his sophomore campaign, including one start at the star position ... Finished the season with six total tackles and one pass breakup ... vs. Indiana (1/2/21): Appeared exclusively on special teams in Ole Miss' win at the Outback Bowl ... at LSU (12/19/20): Appeared on special teams and didn’t tally any stats ... vs. Auburn (10/24/20): Primarily saw action on special teams and didn’t record any stats ... at Arkansas (10/17/20): Lined up as a reserve slot cornerback on four snaps and 18 snaps on special teams ... Tallied one total tackle ... vs. #2 Alabama (10/10/20): Appeared exclusively on special teams, recording one total tackle ... Was the highest graded special teams player (73.6) ... at Kentucky (10/3/20): Saw action on defense and special teams ... Did not record any stats ... vs. #5 Florida (9/26/20): Got the start as star ... Tallied four total tackles and one pass breakup.

2019 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in nine games with two starts at strong safety as a true freshman ... Registered 20 tackles with one pass breakup ... vs. Arkansas (9/7/19): Made Rebel debut on special teams ... vs. Southeastern Louisiana (9/14/19): Saw action in kick return coverage ... at #2 Alabama (9/28/19): Tied for team lead with four tackles ... vs. Vanderbilt (10/5/19): Recorded two tackles in first start as a Rebel ... Helped hold opponent to fewest points since 2015 in 31-6 triumph ... at Missouri (10/12/19): Notched two tackles ... at #11 Auburn (11/2/19): Recorded three tackles ... vs. New Mexico State (11/9/19): Broke up a pass and registered a tackle in 41-3 win ... vs. #1 LSU (11/16/19): Notched a career-best five tackles ... at Mississippi State (11/28/19): Tallied three tackles, including 0.5 TFL in second career start ... Member of the 2019 signing class.

HIGH SCHOOL: Consensus 3-star prospect by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN ... Selected to 6A All-State First Team ... Led Brandon HS to 6A South State title game ... Totaled 129 tackles and 7.0 TFL as a senior (2018), adding three interceptions, five forced fumbles and seven pass deflections ... Attended Greenwood HS prior to Brandon ... Threw for 1,030 yards with 8 TDs, 1 INT, tallying 830 rushing yards and 17 TDs as a junior (2017) ... Notched 70 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, two pass deflections and two fumble recoveries in 2017 ... Coached by Tyler Peterson.

PERSONAL: Son of LaTasha Stanley-Butler ... Full name is Jaylen Cortez Stanley ... Born: March 6, 2001 ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in spring 2020 ... Sport and recreation administration major.

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