Roger Terry

Position:
Linebacker
Ht./Wt.:
6-1 / 218
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Memphis, TN
Prev School:
Arkansas State

Joined the Tigers in August 2007 after transferring from Arkansas State...Sat out the 2007 season because of NCAA transfer guidelines...Worked with the defense throughout the 2008 season...Earned a letter after seeing action in the UAB game on Senior Day 2009.

Prep: Lettered three years as a linebacker for coach Jack Grannan at Bishop Byrne High...Helped his squad to three state championships in 2001, 2002 and 2004...Was a two-time first-team all-state and all-region selection...Has a stellar showing with 18 tackles, four sacks and a fumble recovery versus Jackson Christian...Set a school record with 18 tackles in a single game...As a senior totaled 127 tackles, 11 sacks and two interceptions...Returned an interception for a touchdown in the state title game...Also lettered two years for the soccer team.

Personal: Roger Terry Jr. is the son of Barbara and Roger Terry...Born May 19, 1987 in Memphis, Tenn.