Jamal Womble
Jamal Womble

Player Profile
Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Sierra Vista, Ariz.

High School:
Buena

Height / Weight:
5-10 / 220

Position:
Running Back

Ranked the No. 13 running back in the country by Scout.com • Considered the No. 6 player in Arizona and the No. 14 running back in the country by Rivals.com • Played in the Offense-Defense High School All-America Game • Considered the No. 8 player in Arizona by SuperPrep • Named All-Arizona first team by the Arizona Republic • Selected first-team 4A-5A all-star by the Tucson Citizen • Finished his senior season with 1,787 yards and 21 touchdowns on 170 carries, setting his high school's career and season rushing records • Set school single-season record with 126 points and school's single-game record with five touchdowns • Also scored on a kick return and reception • Had 180 carries for 1,250 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior • As a sophomore, rushed for 732 yards on 114 carries as a sophomore and scored eight touchdowns and Had five receptions for 115 yards • Lived part of his life in Teachey, N.C. • Has family in Durham and Fayetteville, N.C. • Coached by Mike Vezzosi • Son of Trina and John Womble • His father is a Sergeant Major in the Army • Womble committed to North Carolina the day before his father was deployed to Iraq so his father could take part in the announcement • Born Jan. 27, 1990.