Western Carolina University

PRONUNCIATION: juh-MARR-e-us REEVES

2024 (Freshman): Saw action in one game, making his collegiate debut against VMI (Nov. 16) … Did not record any official statistics … Caught a unit-high tying four passes in WCU’s annual Spring Game ... Named to the 2024-25 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.

Prior to Western Carolina: Joined the Catamount football team as a preferred walk on … Started his prep career at Lower Richland High before finishing at Richland Northeast High … Was a two-way player at wide receiver and defensive back … Invited to the Blue-Grey Bowl Game …  Over 20 games his final two seasons, caught 25 passes for 491 yards and four touchdowns, according to MaxPreps ... Selected as the most valuable athlete as a junior ... High school head coach was Marlin Taylor ... Also ran track where he was a hurdler and was a two-time state champion.

Personal: Full name is Jemarious Ryell Reaves ... Is the son of La'Tasha and Jemar Reaves  ... Has five siblings - Saylanna, Triniti, Malcom, Justin, and Omar ... Both parents are in the United States military.