Jay-Jay McCargo

Position:
Offensive Lineman
Height:
6-3
Weight:
295
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Alexandria, Va.
High School:
Bishop O'Connell

2018 - Sophomore Season

Appeared in seven games, starting six, at center • Blocked for an offense that averaged 442.1 yards per game (31st NCAA), including 193.0 rushing yards per contest • Led an offensive line that allowed just 0.91 sacks per game (10 sacks/7th NCAA/2nd ACC) • Graded out at 75 or better in five of his seven games • Posted 33 knockdowns on the season • Notched a 75 with 10 knockdowns at Cal • Added seven knockdowns at ECU • Recorded an 82 versus Pitt • Registered a 78 with five knockdowns at Syracuse.

2017 - Redshirt Freshman Season

Appeared in seven games at center and made his first career start in the win at Old Dominion • Posted a season-best eight knockdowns against the Monarchs • Also had five knockdowns after coming in against Louisville • Graded out at 90 percent in the win over Western Carolina.

Bishop O’Connell High School

Rated the No. 10 player in the state of Virginia and the No. 29 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals • Considered the ninth-best player in Virginia and the No. 35 tackle nationally by 247sports • Earned a spot in the prestigious Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl • Earned first-team VISAA Division I all-state and All-WCAC honors as a senior at Bishop O’Connell • PrepStar All-Atlantic Region • Coached by Colin Disch.

Personal

Son of the late Bridget McCargo and Jay McCargo • Stepmother is Alanna McCargo • Birthday is June 4 • Majoring in history and sociology.