Jamari Person

Class:
Junior
Position:
WR
Height:
6-1
Weight:
200
Prev School:
Colorado State
Hometown:
Nashville, Tenn.

Previous School:

Transferred to Liberty from Colorado State
Saw playing time in 20 games during the 2023 and 2024 seasons
Finished his time at Colorado State with 43 receptions for 478 yards and a touchdown
All but one of the receptions came during the 2024 season

Prep:

Graduated from Haywood High School in Brentwood, Tenn.
Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
All-Region honoree as a junior and senior
Earned All-State honors as a senior
Finished his senior season with 72 receptions for 1,336 yards and 15 touchdowns
Offensive MVP as a senior
Played in the East-West Tennessee All-Star game as a senior
Also played basketball, earning All-District honors all four years of high school A
Averaged 7.4 points and 3.1 assists per game as a junior
Honor Roll student

Personal:

Son of Rosalyn Murray and Roy Person
Sport Management major
Birthday is July 6

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
First and foremost, it being a Christian school was a huge reason why me and my wife wanted to make Liberty a part of our journey, because we wanted to take the next step in growing our faith together. Also, with Liberty football being such a successful program, that was another major reason why I felt it was the place for me.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pregame I pray, listen to music, and watch WR highlights. Post game I usually spend time with my wife and/or family that came to the game. Usually go out to eat.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My wife, mother, and older brother because they all are the strongest people I know.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My first scholarship offer.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
#3 is very important to me because my favorite WR ever wore it in high school and in the NFL, and it is the number that I have had my best season in.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Lunch/dinner and Chipotle.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Instagram to read a daily prayer and devotion.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Spending time with my wife, friends, playing video games, and hooping when I can.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
LeBron James and Odell Beckham Jr.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My wedding ring because my life changed for the better when I got it.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Never Satisfied by FCG Heem.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Dubai because it looks like an amazing experience.