Recorded two solo tackles in the Owls' Shula Bowl win over FIU
Added a solo tackle at UConn to his career stats
Had a tackle assist and a pass breakup in the Owls' 41-10 win over Wagner
Contributed a solo tackle versus North Texas
Continued to play a dominant role on special teams and saw significant defensive time in the UTSA game, a game in which he collected two solo tackles and a quarterback hurry
Recorded seven tackles between his defensive rotation and special teams efforts versus South Florida
Finished his night at ECU with six tackles, which tied for the team's lead versus the Pirates, and he added a TFL for a loss of a yard
Recorded a solo tackle at Temple
Worked with both the defense and the special teams unit to record a solo tackle versus Charlotte
In his final game as an Owl, recorded four tackles, including one for a loss of two yards, while leading FAU to a victory over Tulsa
PADS OFF
Junior (2023)
Placed on scholarship during preseason
In the season opener versus Monmouth, he recorded a solo tackle and his first collegiate interception
Added a tackle assist in the Ohio contest
Drew the Clemson start and was credited with three solo tackles
Recorded four tackles during his Illinois game
Earned three tackles in the Owls' 20-17 win over Tulsa, their inaugural AAC contest
Credited with two tackles, including an assist for a loss of yards at USF
Ended his UTSA contest with two tackles, including one for a loss of one yard
Collected two tackles, both solo, in the Owls' win over Charlotte
Had a seven-tackle day at UAB
Recorded four tackles, including 0.5 for a loss of two yards, in the Owls' ECU contest
Ended his work versus Tulane with three tackles
Tallied two tackles at Rice
Jarrett Jerrels Feature
Sophomore (2022)
Tallied two solo tackles in the Owls' season-opening 43-13 win over Charlotte
Primarily worked special teams and was credited with two tackles, including a solo, at Ohio
Saw action in the Owls 42-9 win over Southeastern Louisiana
Recorded a tackle assist versus UCF
Credited with four tackles, including one solo at Purdue
Worked with special teams at UNT
Had a loud tackle that began Rice's final drive, forcing the kick returner to fumble in FAU's 17-14 win over Rice
Saw action at UTEP
Primary work was done on special teams where he was instrumental in pinning UAB to the one on two punts
Part of the Owls' 52-7 Shula Bowl win over FIU
Recorded a special teams tackle and saw time on offense at Middle Tennessee
Saw action versus WKU, the season's finale
Freshman (2021)
Saw action at Florida
Had two tackles (0-2) in FAU's season home-opening win over Georgia Southern
Contributed to the Owls' 45-14 win over Fordham
Saw action at the Air Force
One solo tackle was recorded in the Owls' 58-21 win over FIU in Shula Bowl XX
Part of the Owls' game plan at UAB
Credited with a tackle assist in the Owls' 38-9 road win over Charlotte
Instrumental in FAU's C-USA win over UTEP, despite his game being cut short with an injury
Freshman (2020)
Saw action in the Owls' 38-19 win over FIU in Shula Bowl XIX
Helped FAU to a 24-2 win over UMass
Saw action at Georgia Southern
Worked with the kick coverage unit at Southern Miss
Saw action in the 2020 Montgomery Bowl, both on defense and special teams
High School
Played under Head Coach Adam Gore
Limited to five games his senior year, totaling 27 tackles with a sack and an interception
Also played running back, averaging 8.2 yards per carry with four touchdowns
Following his junior season, when he tallied triple digits in tackles, he was named Class 1A Second Team All-State
Played four sports in high school, including track, where he was a district champion in the hurdles and a state qualifier
Also suited up for the baseball and basketball teams
Contributed to the Owls' 24-3 win over UTSA
Personal
Son of Brian and Mari Jerrels
Has three sisters and two brothers
Received offers from Stetson and Jacksonville, among other schools