Jimmy Moreland, DB, James Madison 2019 NFL Draft

2018 as a Redshirt Senior: STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award Finalist, finishing sixth… Associated Press First Team All-American… Walter Camp All-American… STATS FCS First Team All-American… HERO Sports Fan’s Choice FCS Defensive Player of the Year… CAA Defensive Player of the Year… Bill Dudley Award Finalist… First Team All-CAA cornerback… First Team ECAC All-Star… CAA Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 24)… JMU’s all-time leader in interceptions (18) and interceptions for a touchdown (6)… Had a pick-six in three straight games against Robert Morris (Sept. 13), William & Mary (Sept. 22) and at Richmond (Sept. 29)… HERO Sports Third Team Preseason All-American.

2017 as a Redshirt Junior: Played in all 15 games, making 13 starts at cornerback… First Team All-CAA Cornerback… VaSID First Team All-State… Had 68 total tackles (44 solo), to go with 2.5 tackles for loss, a half sack, eight interceptions, two fumble recoveries and 14 pass breakups… Ranked second nationally in interceptions and fifth in passes defended per game (1.5)… Ranked second in JMU single-season history for interceptions… Ranked second in the CAA in interceptions and passes defended and seventh in interceptions return yards (67)… Tied single-game program record with career-high three interceptions in FCS semifinal win against South Dakota State (Dec. 16)… Had a 38-yard pick-six at William & Mary (Oct. 21)… Recorded two pass breakups in four games… Career-high 11 tackles in season opener at ECU (Sept. 2)… Also had eight stops in FCS quarterfinals versus Weber State (Dec. 8)… Made seven tackles against North Dakota State (Jan. 6) in NCAA Division I Football Championship game… Tallied four or more tackles in eight games.

2016 as a Redshirt Sophomore: Played in all 15 games, making six starts at cornerback… Had 37 total tackles (24 solo), to go with one fumble recovery, two interceptions and nine pass breakups… Intercepted a pass in season opener against Morehead State (Sept. 3) and again versus Rhode Island (Oct. 29)… Tied career high with three pass breakups in FCS quarterfinals against Sam Houston State (Dec. 9) and in NCAA Division I National Championship game versus Youngstown State (Jan. 7)… Season-high seven tackles at North Carolina (Sept. 17) and at Maine (Sept. 24)… Also had four tackles at Richmond (Nov. 5)… Tallied three or more tackles in five games… Recovered a fumble in Rhode Island game… Rejoined the program during spring 2016 practice.
 
2014 as a Freshman: Played in all 13 games, making 12 starts at cornerback… Finished 11th in voting for the Jerry Rice Award (FCS National Freshman of the Year)… CAA Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 8)… Two-time CAA Rookie of the Week (Oct. 13, Nov. 24)… Had 47 total tackles (29 solo) to go with 2.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries, 12 pass breakups and five blocks… Recorded his first interception in his first career game at Maryland (Aug. 30) and took his second 43 yards for a touchdown against Saint Francis (Sept. 13)… Intercepted a pass versus Towson (Oct. 11) and returned it 26 yards for a touchdown and blocked a field goal attempt in the same game… Preserved JMU’s win at Lehigh (Sept. 6) after blocking the potential game-tying 27-yard field goal in the final seconds… Also recorded blocks at Albany (Oct. 4), versus William & Mary (Nov. 1) and against Elon(Nov. 22)… Season-high 10 tackles (7 solo) at Albany… Added eight solo stops at Lehigh while recording four or more tackles in four other outings… Career-high three pass breakups at Richmond (Nov. 15).
 
High School: Associated Press Third Team Class 7A All-State as a junior and senior and Honorable Mention Class 7A All-State Defense by FloridaHSFootball.com as a senior… Played mostly as a free safety at Royal Palm Beach High School but also saw time at cornerback, wide receiver and cornerback… Ranked No. 21 on the area recruiting board by The Palm Beach Post… Led the Wildcats to an 8-3 record as a senior… Selected to Team Florida for the annual Florida vs. Georgia All-Star Game, intercepting a pass early in the fourth quarter, which resulted in his team’s go-ahead touchdown… Also picked to the Palm Beach County-Treasure Coast High School All-Star Game, helping the National team to a 28-21 victory… As a junior, had 19 receptions for 304 yards and three touchdowns while notching 60 tackles and making eight interceptions… Helped PBHS to playoffs as a sophomore, blocking seven kicks on special teams.

Personal: Full name is Jimmy Roger Moreland Jr.… Son of Jimmy Sr. and Yvonne Moreland… Majoring in sport recreation and management.

A crafty defensive back who knows how to bait the opposing quarterback into turnovers. Leaves JMU as the school’s all-time leader in interceptions (18), coinciding with making an impact as a true freshman. Major D1 offers were held from Moreland leaving Royal Palm Beach High School in Florida, due to his smallish frame.

Moreland’s frame has grown as well as will skills of a potential 2019 NFL Draft Prospect. A natural at the position who excels win the simple nuances of the position. His change of direction and fluid hips along with speed allow him to compliment all the necessary tasks.

Despite his success at the collegiate level, he’ll need to prove to scouts that his play will be able to match that of opposing receivers in the National Football League, coming from the Colonial Athletic Association. It is a fine conference, but none the less teams flock to the big schools when immediately evaluating talent.

Size is still not his biggest asset, but he has proven to be durable and his exceptional ability to put the ball in the endzone will cause a positive vibe moving forward. Had a pick-six in three straight games against Robert Morris (Sept. 13), William & Mary (Sept. 22) and at Richmond (Sept. 29). He was also named the CAA Defensive Player of the Year.

Terrence McGee, Tyrone Poole and Robert Alford come to mind when evaluating the James Madison standout.