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James Jointer Jr
Jersey Number 25

James Jointer, Jr.

  • Position:
    RB
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Little Rock, Ark.
  • High School:
    Parkview Arts & Science Magnet
EMU: 2025: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled in classes for the winter semester...LIBERTY: Played in 16 contests in two seasons as the team posted a 21-4 record with appearances in the Fiesta Bowl and the Bahamas Bowl...Had 55 rushes for 312 yards and two scores...Averaged 5.7 yards per carry...Also caught a pass for seven yards...2024: Played in seven games for the Flames...Had 12 carries for 61 yards...Averaged 5.1 yards per attempt...2023: Played in nine games with 43 carries for 251 yards and two touchdowns...Averaged 5.8 yards per rush, including a season-best 34 yarder against Buffalo...Found the endzone versus Louisiana Tech (Nov. 4) and at UTEP (Nov. 25)...ARKANSAS: Appeared in one game for the Razorbacks during the 2022 season...Had three carries for nine yards in a 41-27 victory over Auburn (Oct. 29)...HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN...Named the No. 5 prospect in Arkansas and No. 35 running back nationally...Played for head coach Brad Bolding at Little Rock Parkview High School...As a senior, ran 183 times for 1,309 yards (7.2 ypc) and 16 touchdowns and caught three passes for 34 yards (11.3 ypc)... Defensively, recorded 50 tackles with one pass breakup...Ran for 270 yards and five touchdowns against Greenwood...Helped Little Rock Parkview to a 10-3 record and state semifinal appearance...Posted 1,105 rushing yards (6.8 ypc) and 10 touchdowns on 162 carries and 135 receiving yards (16.9 ypc) on eight catches as a junior...Missed the majority of his sophomore season due to an ACL injury...Chose Arkansas over Florida State, Missouri, Tennessee, Michigan State and others...PERSONAL: Full name: James Earl Jointer Jr...Son of James Sr. and Landa Jointer...Has a brother, Jalan, and a sister, Markita...Sport management major.
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