Has been a major staple of the Aggies special teams throughout his career … Speedy defensive who also competes for playing time at cornerback … Had an outstanding Blue & Gold Spring Game with eight tackles … Has had two consecutive superb spring seasons leading into two consecutive excellent seasons as the Aggies special teams leader … He is also excellent in the run game for N.C. A&T …Improved his 40-second dash time by seven-tenths of a second (4.55) during the 2015 offseason…Benched pressed 330 pounds during the spring along with a 270-pound power clean and a 370-pound squat … Improved his vertical jump from last season by a half inch to 30 ½ inches…Has 26 career tackles (17 unassisted) and a fumble recovery.
2015 Season: Played in 12 games with no starts … Made 13 tackles (9 unassisted) during the season … Led the team in special teams tackles with 13 … Made three unassisted tackles against in a 65-14 win over Howard on Oct. 24.
2014 Season: Played in 12 games with no starts…Mainly played special teams for the Aggies…Made 13 tackles (eight unassisted) and recovered a fumble…Seven of his tackles came on special teams…Recovered a blocked punt in the end zone during a 33-20 win at Delaware State on Oct. 18…Also had three tackles in the game.
2013 Season: Did not play in any games.
High School: Was named second-team All-Mecklenburg County on defense…Recorded 72 tackles, four sacks, four pass breakups, recovered a fumble and caused a fumble as a senior…Also had two rushing touchdowns during his senior season...As a track and field athlete, won the 2013 regional in the 110 hurdles...Earned a 3.3 grade point average and was named a part of the Top 100 Young Black Men.
Personal: Full name is Jerome Beatty...He is the son of Jerome and Caudia Beatty...Was born on January 14, 1995...Majors in chemical engineering.
