2026 Spring Football Roster

32 Tristan Jernigan

  • Position Inside Linebacker
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 230
  • Class Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown Tupelo, MS
  • Prev School Texas A&M
  • High School Tupelo HS

Biography

Sophomore (2025) - Texas A&M
  • Appeared in two games.
  • Recorded three tackles and a tackle for loss.
  • Listed as the No. 37 linebacker in the 2026 transfer portal by 247Sports.
Freshman (2024) - Texas A&M
  • Played in seven games, primarily on special teams.
  • Tallied five tackles in the win over McNeese.
  • Made two tackles in the win at Florida.
  • Had four tackles, including 0.5 for loss, in the win over New Mexico State.
  • Was named the team's Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year at the annual team award show. 
Prep
  • Played at Tupelo HS -- Class of 2024.
  • Rated as a 4-start prospect by 247 Sports.
  • Helped lead Tupelo to a 9-3 record, including an undefeated 4-0 ledger in 7A Region 2 play.
  • As a senior he totaled 81 tackles, including 45 solo take downs and 6.0 tackles for loss, while registering 3.0 sacks and one interception.
  • As a junior he finished with 96 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries.
  • Was a key member of the defense that recorded an undefeated regular season before finishing 13-1 and an Class 6A semifinals appearance in 2022.

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2025-26Redshirt Sophomore

    Inside Linebacker
    6'0" 230 lbs
  • 32

    2026Redshirt Sophomore

    Inside Linebacker
    6'0" 230 lbs
    32