Jermaine Strong

Position:
Cornerback
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Shelby, NC
High School:
Fork Union Military Academy

• Played his best football after earning the starting spot midway through the 2006 season • Was particularly impressive against Georgia Tech's All-America wide receiver Calvin Johnson, limiting him to just three catches for 13 yards and forcing a fumble.

2006 - Freshman Season
Played in 11 games and started the final five • Made his first career start vs. Wake Forest • Had 18 tackles and five pass breakups • Had his best game vs. Georgia Tech, holding All-America wide receiver Calvin Johnson to just three catches for 13 yards • Also forced Johnson to fumble after delivering a crushing hit immediately after Johnson caught the pass • Had five tackles vs. Georgia Tech, four vs. NC State and four at Duke • Had a season-best three pass breakups vs. NC State • Redshirted in 2005.

Crest High School/Fork Union Military Academy
Two-year starter at Shelby High School • Helped Crest win the 3-A state championship as a senior in 2004 and earned all-conference honors • Caught a 67-yard pass for a touchdown and set up a score with a 33-yard reception in the title game • Coached by John Shuman at Fork Union

Personal
Son of Pia Strong and Tyrone Beam • Born on May 26, 1985 • Majoring in African-American history.