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J.J. Pegues Season 2020

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J.J. Pegues Season 2020

PositionTE
Weight300 lbs
Height6-2
ClassFreshman
HometownOxford, Miss.

2021: Converted to defensive line from tight end during spring practice … 2 tackles and a forced fumble against Akron … played on offense as well at LSU … 2 solo tackles at Texas A&M … 2 tackles vs. Mississippi State … 2 tackles, TFL at South Carolina … 2 tackles vs. Alabama ... Preseason: All-SEC 4th team (Phil Steele)

2020: True freshman tight end … gained 2 first downs rushing and had a 4-yard reception at Georgia … 12 yards rushing on 2 carries vs. Arkansas … 3 receptions for 29 yards against LSU … two catches gained 17 yards at Alabama ... SEC first-year Academic Honor Roll

High School: Versatile offensive threat who projects as a tight end at the collegiate level … led Coach Chris Cutcliffe’s Oxford Chargers to the Class 6A state championship as a senior … Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen … also a basketball letterman … top 10 prospect nationally at his position by 247, Rivals, ESPN … ranked among top six recruits overall in state of Mississippi

Personal: Birthday is November 25 … son of Allison and Jerry Pegues ... has one sister, Jakayla … studying in the College of Education at Auburn