Jerrion Ealy

Jerrion Zawasky Ealy (born August 19, 2000) is an American football running back for the Ole Miss Rebels.

Jerrion Ealy
Ole Miss Rebels – No. 9
PositionRunning back
ClassSophomore
Career history
College
High schoolJackson Prep
(Flowood, Mississippi)
Personal information
Born: (2000-08-19) August 19, 2000
Walnut Grove, Mississippi
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career highlights and awards
  • Second Team All-SEC (2019)

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
  1. It took Jerrion Ealy just 3 quarters to set an Under Armour All-America game record
  2. Jerrion Ealy, No. 19 recruit in ESPN 300, commits to Ole Miss
  3. No matter time or season, it's good to be Jackson Prep's Jerrion Ealy
  4. Two-Sport SEC Signees Will Have Opportunities To Follow In Kyler Murray's Footsteps
  5. Ole Miss, LSU Commits Forgo MLB Draft to Play Football, Baseball in College
  6. Ole Miss football: RB Jerrion Ealy breaks down his record-breaking day vs. Southeastern Louisiana
  7. Ole Miss freshman Jerrion Ealy making immediate impact
  8. Jerrion Ealy Earns Freshman All-SEC Accolades
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