John-Patrick Sherling

Height:
5-11
Weight:
224
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Fairhope, Ala.
High School:
Fairhope

2017: Appeared in eight games primarily on special teams ... Recorded six tackles on the year ... Earned third letter ... at Kentucky (11/4/17): Made three tackles including one solo stop ... vs. Louisiana (11/11/17): Had one tackle on special teams ... vs. Texas A&M game (11/18/17): Had one tackle.

2016: Saw action on special teams in four games (Wofford, Alabama, Georgia, Memphis) ... Earned second letter ... vs. Wofford (9/10/16): Made one tackle ... vs. Memphis (10/1/16): Posted two tackles ... Non-scholarship player who joined the team in 2013.

2015: Played in six games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams (UT Martin, Fresno State, New Mexico State, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Sugar Bowl) ... Earned first letter ... vs. UT Martin (9/5/15): Made his college debut and posted four tackles.
2014: Did not see action.

2013: Did not see action and was redshirted ... Non-scholarship player who joined the team for fall camp.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game ... Named All-County by the Gulf Coast News ... Named to the All-Region second team by the Mobile Press-Register ... Recorded 174 tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles as a senior ... Coached in high school by Adam Winegarden ... Also played basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of Amzi and Eileen Sherling ... Full name is John-Patrick Sherling ... Born: Aug. 26, 1994 ... His grandfather, Bob McCain, played football at Ole Miss and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers ... Majoring in mathematics ... Made U.M.A.A. Honor Roll for Fall 2013.