A versatile player that can make plays from a variety of positions on the field … Has found a home on the defensive side of the ball after seeing action as a wide receiver during his true freshman season in 2017 … Listed as a safety, but can also play the “quarters” position – which is a hybrid linebacker where the safety plays low with the ability to rush off the edge and play man-to-man against tight ends … Has tremendous knowledge of the Dave Aranda defense … Knows the necessary adjustments and has great pre-snap awareness … Possesses outstanding quickness and is extremely tough and durable … Has proven to be an asset for the Tigers in zone coverage or in blitz situations … Provides a great compliment to All-America Grant Delpit, which allows Delpit more freedom on defense … Called by head coach Ed Orgeron as one of the strongest players on the team pound for pound … For career, has played in 17 games with four starts … Has recorded 35 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and an interception.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2018)
Played in 11 games, starting final four games in 2018 … Emerged as one of LSU’s top defensive players late last year … Finished season with 35 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and an interception … Added five pass breakups and four quarterback hurries … Returned a fumble 64-yards in win over Southeastern Louisiana … Had six tackles and an interception in win over UCF in Fiesta Bowl … That performance came following his best game as a Tiger when recorded 14 tackles and 4.0 tackles for loss against Texas A&M … Had a sack for a 9-yard loss on a crucial third-down early in the fourth quarter that forced Georgia to punt in 36-16 win over the No. 2-ranked Bulldogs … Added seven tackles, including one for a 3-yard loss, in win over Rice … Had a pair of pass breakups in win over Arkansas.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2017)
Talented player who split time between wide receiver and safety in his first season … Saw action in six games and made the start at wide receiver against Troy … Made his first appearance at safety for the Tigers against Auburn … Finished year with two receptions for 32 yards.
HIGH SCHOOL
The nation’s top safety prospect for the Class of 2017 … Listed as top-rated safety and the No. 2 overall prospect in the state of the Tennessee for 2017 by 247Sports … Ranked No. 24 overall by 247Sports … Five-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals.com … Rated as a four-star and listed as nation’s No. 3 safety and 45th best prospect according to Scout.com … Under Armour All-America Game participant … Rated No. 3 overall at his position and No. 26 in the ESPN300 according to ESPN.com … Racked up 61 tackles, nine interceptions as a senior … Added 34 receptions for 689 yard and 12 TDs.
PERSONAL
Parents are Jeremy and Dionne Stevens … Born July 19, 1998 … Dad ran track and Louisiana-Monroe and mom played basketball at Saint Peters College … Has a younger sister, Janai … Majoring in sport administration.
JaCoby Stevens’ Career Highs
Tackles: 14 vs. Texas A&M, 2018
Tackles for Loss: 1.0 vs. Georgia, 2018
Sacks: 1.0 vs. Georgia, 2018
Interceptions: 1 vs. UCF, 2019 Fiesta Bowl
Pass Breakups: 2 vs. Arkansas
Fumble Returns: 64 vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 2018