#55 Jarell Cherry Season 2024

Enters fourth season with the Tigers in 2021 … Gifted athlete that continues to develop as a defensive end for the Tigers … Could be in a line for a breakout season this year … Continues to work hard in the weight room and practice field …. Has rare speed for a player his size … Excelled as a sprinter on his high school track team … Has gained nearly 50 pounds since joining the Tigers in 2018 … Built strength and stamina by carrying bricks in his backpack to class … Has played in six games during his career.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2020)
Appeared in three games – seeing action against South Carolina, Auburn and Ole Miss … Recorded first career tackle against Auburn.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2019)
Played in three games with no starts … Action came against Georgia Southern, Northwestern State and Vanderbilt … Did not record any defensive statistics.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2018)
Did not see any game action as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL
Tremendous athlete who also excelled as a sprinter on the track team during his prep career … Graduated early and enrolled at LSU in January 2018 … Earned district co-defensive lineman MVP honors in 2016 … Racked up 67 tackles, including 16 sacks and another eight tackles for loss as a senior … A four-star prospect based on all major sites … A ESPN Top 300 recruit … Ranked No. 24 in the state of Texas by 247Sports … Selected 13th by 247Sports as one of the top weak-side defensive end recruits … Listed in the 247Sports Top 200 … Helped team to a 9-3 record as a senior in 2017 … Coached by Patrick Williams.

PERSONAL
Born Aug. 18, 2000 … Majoring in economics.