Rick Jarnagin
Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
2008: #87 DE 6-2, 250 lbs. So.
2007: #87 DE 6-2, 230 lbs. So.
2nd Team. Converted to DE from LB
2006: #87 LB 6-2, 220 lbs. Fr.
Backup LB saw brief action against Northeastern. 1 solo tackle.
High School: Liberty 6-2, 220 lbs.
Played linebacker and tight end for head coach Tim MonCman at Liberty High School...led team to record of 23-4 over the last two seasons...led team to District IX title as a junior and second place finish as a senior...team won Eastern Conference title in 2005 and finished second in the state...earned first team All-Lehigh Valley Conference honors at both linebacker and tight end the last two seasons...earned all-area honors at tight end in 2005...selected to play in state East-West High School All-Star Game...posted 67 tackles, 3.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss and caught five passes for 117 yards and one touchdown as a junior...had 84 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, and caught 24 passes for 570 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior...has been active with Special Olympics and at nearby Fountain Hill Elementary School as a volunteer the last three years...plans to major in psychology...name pronounced “jar-nuh-ginn”.
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