Tavorris Jolly

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
5-11
Weight:
180
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Shelby, NC
High School:
Shelby

2007: Played in eight games, primarily on special teams, and as a backup cornerback • Saw action on a season-high 38 snaps vs. Miami • Finished the season with nine tackles, including seven solo stops and two assists • Had a career-high three tackles vs. Miami and at Wake Forest • Posted one tackle vs. James Madison and two stops vs. Duke.

Shelby High School
Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team as an athlete • SuperPrep's 22nd-ranked player in North Carolina • Ranked the No. 41 running back in the country and the No. 24 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 24 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown and was named MVP in Shelby's 26-18 victory over Reidsville in the 2-AA state title game • Four-year starter at running back and defensive back • Rushed for 1,331 yards on 182 carries and scored 16 touchdowns as a senior • Also returned 10 punts for 168 yards and a touchdown and seven kickoffs for 252 yards and a score • Had 52 tackles, five interceptions and returned one for a touchdown • Rushed for 981 yards and 10 touchdowns and had 13 receptions for 254 yards and a touchdown as a junior • Coached by Chris Norman.

Personal
Son of Pamela Petty and Allen Jolly • Born September 13, 1987 • Enrolled in General College.