Troy University Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 98
T.J. Jackson
- Position:
- DE
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 275
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Millbrook, Ala.
- High School:
- Stanhope Elmore HS
** 2022 All-Sun Belt First Team **
2022 (Sophomore): Named to the All-Sun Belt First Team … One of just 16 players nationally to record at least 14.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks and two forced fumbles on the year … Recorded 1.5 tackles for loss in five different games, tied for the 15th most in the country … Tied for fourth nationally with 1.5 sacks in three different games … Finished the season with a team-leading 14.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks; ranked third in the SBC in sacks and finished second in tackles for loss … Recorded three tackles for loss against both Marshall and Alabama A&M and added two at South Alabama … Forced a fumble in the opener at Ole Miss and against Marshall … Active on the front line, recorded five or more tackles in six different games … Recorded at least a half sack in seven different games, the 15th most in the country … Recorded at least a half tackle for loss in 9-of-14 games, including a streak of seven straight games
2021 (Freshman): Recorded 12 tackles and a tackle for loss in 10 games worth of action … Two tackles, including a TFL, at Coastal Carolina … Season-high three stops against Liberty … Added multiple tackles against Southern Miss and App State … Played 103 total defensive snaps
2020 (Freshman): Sat out the season after suffering an injury during fall camp
High School: Recorded 72 tackles, 41 tackles for loss and 11 sacks as a senior at Stanhope Elmore High School … Credited with five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt … Helped lead the Mustangs to a 9-3 record and a berth in the second round of the Alabama 6A playoffs … As a junior, finished with 51 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown
Personal: Born May 4, 2002 … Son of Tameca and Raynard Barnes ... Majoring in accounting
2022 (Sophomore): Named to the All-Sun Belt First Team … One of just 16 players nationally to record at least 14.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks and two forced fumbles on the year … Recorded 1.5 tackles for loss in five different games, tied for the 15th most in the country … Tied for fourth nationally with 1.5 sacks in three different games … Finished the season with a team-leading 14.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks; ranked third in the SBC in sacks and finished second in tackles for loss … Recorded three tackles for loss against both Marshall and Alabama A&M and added two at South Alabama … Forced a fumble in the opener at Ole Miss and against Marshall … Active on the front line, recorded five or more tackles in six different games … Recorded at least a half sack in seven different games, the 15th most in the country … Recorded at least a half tackle for loss in 9-of-14 games, including a streak of seven straight games
2021 (Freshman): Recorded 12 tackles and a tackle for loss in 10 games worth of action … Two tackles, including a TFL, at Coastal Carolina … Season-high three stops against Liberty … Added multiple tackles against Southern Miss and App State … Played 103 total defensive snaps
2020 (Freshman): Sat out the season after suffering an injury during fall camp
High School: Recorded 72 tackles, 41 tackles for loss and 11 sacks as a senior at Stanhope Elmore High School … Credited with five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt … Helped lead the Mustangs to a 9-3 record and a berth in the second round of the Alabama 6A playoffs … As a junior, finished with 51 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown
Personal: Born May 4, 2002 … Son of Tameca and Raynard Barnes ... Majoring in accounting
Troy vs. Furman (Full Highlights)
Saturday, November 08
Players Postgame Press Conference (Furman)
Saturday, November 08
Scott Cross Postgame Press Conference (Furman)
Saturday, November 08
Josh Lauer Postmatch Press Conference - Southern Miss (Friday)
Saturday, November 08














































































































































