USF Athletics

2008: Utilized redshirt season.

GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOOL: Talented recruit capable of playing on the offensive or defensive line...Originally signed with Florida State as part of the 2007 class ... Chose USF over offers from Florida State, Clemson, Ole Miss and West Virginia ... Ranked as the 43rd best offensive guard prospect nationally by Scout.com ... Three-time all-state selection and two-time first team all-county choice ... Named 46th-best player in the state by the Orlando Sentinel as a senior ...T allied nine sacks and 25 tackles for loss as a senior... Helped lead team to the  2006 State Championship over Pensacola Pine Forest ... Coached by Willie Snead at Glades Central ...  Also earned one varsity letter in basketball.

PERSONAL: Born November 15, 1988 in Pahokee, Fla. ... Raised by grandmother Delores Smith ... Has an older brother, Barry ... Hometown papers are the Belle Glade Sun and Palm Beach Post ... Middle name is Limorris ... Usually goes by "Jay" ... Name is pronounced Juh-tay-vee-us ... Majoring in interdisciplinary social sciences.