Jimmie transitioned to the defensive side of the ball during his redshirt season in 2011 and is slated for a reserve role at cornerback ... honored as Jackrabbits’ Scout Special Teams Player of the Year in 2011 ... named Scout Special Teams Player of the Week leading up to season opener versus Southern Utah and again prior to game against Northern Iowa ... also recognized as Scout Defense Player of the Year in preparation for conference opener at Illinois State

BEFORE SDSU
Was a highly decorated quarterback at Omaha Burke High School, but moved to defensive back at the collegiate level ... a two-time first-team all-state selection and the Huskerland Preps Magazine Player of the Year, he accounted for more than 2,500 yards of total offense ... threw for 1,386 yards and 13 touchdowns for coach Paul Limongi’s squad and added 1,171 yards and 24 touchdowns rushing, averaging 8.6 yards per carry, in earning all-Super State honors and being named the honorary captain of the all-state team. ... in all, he set eight school records in leading Omaha Burke to the state semifinals while compiling a 23-7 career record as a starter ... selected to play in 2011 Nebraska Shrine Bowl