Jeff Posey of Bassfield was an All-State star at PRCC from 1993-95, playing on two winning teams for Coach Willie Coats as an outside linebacker. At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, he wreaked havoc on opposing offenses with his quickness.

As a sophomore, he led the state with 14 sacks, accounted for 45 tackles, 29 assists, 17 hurries, three tackles for losses and a fumble recovery. As a result, he not only made the MACJC all-star first team, but he was also voted the most valuable player in the Mississippi JuCo All-Star game, which his South team won 20-6.

After earning his associate’s degree at PRCC, he signed with the University of Southern Mississippi, where his on-field success continued under head coach Jeff Bower. 

During his senior year, he started 11 games, made 7.5 sacks, had two forced fumbles, and made 16 tackles for a loss.  He recorded one of the top six all-time single season performances in school history and was named the 1996 Defensive MVP.

He also received the Heart of the Eagle Award.  

After his senior season, Jeff signed as a free agent with the San Francisco 49ers. He quickly became a special teams standout, earning recognition as one of the unit’s leaders. While excelling on special teams, he also worked to become a force on defense with his pass-rushing skills. Recognizing his versatility, the coaches moved him to outside linebacker in 2000.  

After adapting to his new position, he was named the starting strong outside linebacker for the 2000 season. During 2001, Jeff played for the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars where he contributed on special teams and defense.  In 2002, he signed a contract to play with the Houston Texans where he recorded 65 tackles, 8.5 sacks, one interception and 2 forced fumbles.

In 2003, Jeff signed a four-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, where he was privileged to be a part of one of the NFL’s top-ranked defenses. Upon leaving Buffalo, Jeff signed with the Washington Redskins – capping a nine-year career in the NFL.

Jeff has also been called on to speak at PRCC Fellowship of Christian Athletes meetings about his life’s experiences. He currently resides in Hattiesburg with his wife, Latalia, and their five children. 

Posey was inducted into the MACJC Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.