The University of Mississippi Athletics

2026 Football Roster

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Florida

Sep 26 (Sat)

Flex (2:30-3:30 PM or 5-7 PM)

Andy Jaffe vs Kentucky
Andy Jaffe
Jersey Number 24

Andy Jaffe

  • Class:
    Junior
  • Position:
    S
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-0 / 200
  • Experience:
    2L
  • Hometown:
    Tampa, Fla.
  • High School:
    Clearwater Central Catholic
  • Major:
    General Business
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
• SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll (2025)
• SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll (2024-25)
• Chancellor's Honor Roll (Spring 2024)
• Dean's Honor Roll (Fall 2024)
• Athletic Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2025, Fall 2025)

2025 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 15 games for the Rebels ... Recorded three total tackles and recovered one fumble ... vs. Georgia State (08/30/25): Played 21 total snaps across defense and special teams ... at Kentucky (09/06/25): Played 17 special teams snaps ... vs. Arkansas (09/13/25): Played 14 special teams snaps ... vs. Tulane (09/20/25): Played 15 special teams snaps ... vs. #4 LSU (09/27/25): Assisted on one tackle in 20 special teams appearances ... vs. Washington State (10/11/25): Made one solo tackle on 13 special teams plays ... at #7 Georgia (10/18/25): Played 16 special teams snaps ... at #11 Oklahoma (10/25/25): Appeared on 23 special teams snaps ... vs. South Carolina (11/01/25): Made first career fumble recovery in 16 special teams snaps ... vs. The Citadel (11/08/25): Assisted on one tackle in 25 snaps across defense and special teams ... vs. Florida (11/15/25): Appeared on 15 special teams snaps ... at Mississippi State (11/28/25): Played 18 special teams snaps ... vs. #11 Tulane (12/20/25; CFP First Round): Played on 14 special teams snaps ... vs. #3 Georgia (01/01/26; Sugar Bowl, CFP Quarterfinals): Played 19 special teams snaps ... vs #10 Miami (01/08/26; Fiesta Bowl, CFP Semifinals): Saw action on special teams.

2024 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 11 games for the Rebels, primarily on special teams ... vs. Middle Tennessee (09/07/24): Played one special teams snap ... at Wake Forest (09/14/24): Played eight special teams snaps ... vs. Georgia Southern (09/21/24): Played 13 special teams snaps ... vs. Kentucky (09/28/24): Played nine special teams snaps, was top-rated special teams player per PFF ... at South Carolina (10/05/24): Played six special teams snaps ... vs. Oklahoma (10/26/24): Played 11 special teams snaps ... at #10 LSU (10/12/24): Played 16 special teams snaps ... vs. #2 Georgia (11/09/24): Played seven special teams snaps ... at Florida (11/23/24): Played eight special teams snaps ... vs. Mississippi State (11/29/24): Played nine total snaps ... vs. Duke (01/02/25): Played 10 special teams snaps in Ole Miss’ Gator Bowl victory ... Member of the 2023-24 signing class ... Enrolled early and participated in spring drills.

HIGH SCHOOL: A unanimous three-star prospect by all major recruiting outlets ... Ranked as the No. 62 recruit out of the state of Florida and the No. 38 safety in the country by Rivals ... Earned All-State honors his junior and senior seasons ... Led his team with 87 tackles, 42 being solo, and four pass breakups his senior year ... Additionally rushed for nine yards on three carries and a touchdown ... Returned 10 kickoffs for 284 yards with a long of 41 yards and completed nine punt returns for 205 yards in his senior season ... Served as captain his senior year ... Voted Defensive Player of the Year in the state of Florida for the 2022 season ... Recorded a career-high and led his team defensively with 123 tackles, 57 solo, and two interceptions in his junior season, averaging 8.8 tackles per game ... Caught seven receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown his junior year ... Put up 146 solo tackles for 311 total tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss in 47 games played in his overall high school career ... Also ran track for three years ... Coached by Chris Harvey.

PERSONAL: Full name is Anderson George Jaffe ... Born Aug. 8, 2005 ... Son of Dan and Melodie Jaffe ... SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2025 ... SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll in 2024-25 ... Chancellor’s Honor Roll in spring 2024 ... Dean’s Honor Roll in fall 2024 ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in spring 2025, fall 2025 ... General business major.

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