Jermaine Waters Jr.
Freshman defensive lineman on Jacksonville State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 245 lb · Cocoa, FL · Cocoa HS
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 1846 nationally · Signed with Jacksonville State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Jacksonville State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Jacksonville State in 2026.
Jermaine Waters Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Jacksonville State3-star out of Cocoa
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Charles Kelly
Pass share
43.2%
79 pass / 104 run
Plays / game
61.0
3 games
Team sack rate
4.5%
88 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Jacksonville State -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Jacksonville State has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Jacksonville State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Jacksonville State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +7 net (21 in / 14 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Jacksonville State · Last season: 9-5 · Talent rank #93 · 2026 recruiting class #86
Background
HIGH SCHOOL: First-Team All-State selection and two-time defensive lineman of the year for Coach Ryan Schneider. PERSONAL: Son of Kristy Byers...Business major.
The defensive line · Jacksonville State
- #44Khurtiss Perry4.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #93Jawaun Campbell1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #16Quay Hood1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #15Tae Floyd1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #95Jermaine Waters Jr.no box-score line yet
10 more on the roster · Jacksonville State team page