University Centennial 1911-2011
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 · MOBILE SITE · LOGIN Notebook: Former Blue Raider enjoying European hoops »
GoBlueRaiders.com
Coach Stock's Blog
Fan Pix of the Game
MEN'S SPORTS
WOMEN'S SPORTS
Loading the player ...
ABOUT MIDDLE
RAIDER SPIRIT
ATHLETICS
GBR.COM EXTRAS
MULTIMEDIA
MARKETING
MEMBERSHIP

 Sun Belt Conference NCAA Bowl Championship Series

Home Tickets Directions Calendar Contact Us University Home

The Blue Raiders inked players from seven different states with 10 coming from Georgia, three each from Florida and Alabama and one each from Tennessee, California, Mississippi and North Carolina.
For season ticket information call 1-888-YES-MTSU.
 
Chris Hale
Chris Brown
Nick Nunez
Demetrius Frazier
Austin Grammer
Alex Jauregui
Josh Chester
Shaquille Huff
T.T. Barber
William Eads
Hunter Rogers
Darious Bennett
Iman Smith
Adam Stickel
Terry Pettis
Raynard Felton
Anfornee Stewart
Jordan Parker
Anthony Amos
Marcus Henry

2009 Roster

Tavarres Jefferson
Class: Fr.
Position: WR
Height: 5-9
Weight: 198 pounds
Previous School: The Ensworth School
Hometown: Nashville, TN

2009: Played in six games and had two starts ... Had 161 total snaps with a season-best 52 against Troy ... Earned four winning grades from the coaches ... Finished the year with 11 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown ... Caught two passes for 21 yards against Maryland for his first career receptions ... Added two receptions at North Texas ... Registered seven receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown against Troy ... Went out early in the Mississippi State game with a foot injury ... Had surgery in late October and missed the rest of the season.

High School: Voted the Division II-AA Mr. Football Back of the Year ... Rated the 22nd best player in Tennessee by Rivals.com ... Also named to the All-Midstate team ... A two-star recruit by Rivals.com ... Played quarterback and defensive back for The Ensworth School ... Completed 53 of 108 passes for 1,031 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for 1,324 yards and 25 touchdowns his senior year ... Had a 8.17 yard per carry average in 2008 ... Rushed for 150 or more yards five times, including his last three in a row ... Had 200 yards rushing in a win over Bell Academy to go with 118 yards passing ... During his high school career he rushed for 3,227 yards and 48 touchdowns while totaling 4,404 yards of total offense ... He also added three touchdowns on punt returns and two scores by receptions ... Owns the school record for rushing touchdowns in a game (four), passing touchdowns in a game (four), longest punt return (81 yards), rushing touchdowns in a season (25), points in a season (158) and interceptions in a season (five) ... Also lettered in basketball and track ... Played football for Coach Ricky Bowers ... Runs a 4.5 40.

Full Name: Tavarres Shijuan Jefferson ... Parent: Zenia Dawson ... Born: 9/5/90.







GameCentral - Live audio, video, stats
On the Air
Today · 12:50PM
Kermit Davis on 104.5 The Zone
Tomorrow · 9:03AM
Kermit Davis on 104.5 The Zone
Register today and we'll personalize a Blue Raider newsletter just for you.
BECOME A PATRON OF THESE PROUD BLUE RAIDER SPONSORS
©1998-2012 BRAA and Middle Tennessee Athletic Communications
MTSU Box 20 · Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Phone 615.898.2450