University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame
Jeffery Posey
- Induction:
- 2026
Jeffery Posey (Football, 1995-1996)
Defensive Line
Bassfield, Miss. | Bassfield HS | Pearl River CC
Career Accolades
1996 Heart of the Eagle Award
A two-year letterwinner that helped lead Southern Miss to its first Conference USA championship in 1996, Jeffery Posey quickly became one of the most feared members of the Nasty Bunch defense. He arrived in Southern Miss after two years at Pearl River Community College and made his debut in 1995 by playing in all 11 games as a reserve defensive end.
The Bassfield, Mississippi, native recorded 20 total tackles and two for loss as a true freshman. He was named a team captain as a senior in 1996 and posted 68 total tackles and 16 tackles for loss for 83 yards. He also tallied seven-and-a-half sacks for 65 yards lost, blocked a kick and forced two fumbles.
He finished his career with 88 tackles (46 solo), 18 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. He is still tied for the most forced fumbles in a game with two against Louisville and tied for the fifth-most sacks in a game with three against Tulane. He helped Southern Miss to a 14-8 overall record in his two seasons, ending in 1996 by capturing the first-ever C-USA title.
Posey signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 1997, starting a 10-season career in the NFL that saw him play in 139 games and make 75 starts. He recorded 354 total tackles (236 solo) and 20.5 sacks.
Posey resides in Hattiesburg with his wife Latalia their five children: Tyler, Jeramie, Joshue, Christian and Kyra. He currently works as a sales consultant at Pine Belt Chevrolet Buick.
Defensive Line
Bassfield, Miss. | Bassfield HS | Pearl River CC
Career Accolades
1996 Heart of the Eagle Award
A two-year letterwinner that helped lead Southern Miss to its first Conference USA championship in 1996, Jeffery Posey quickly became one of the most feared members of the Nasty Bunch defense. He arrived in Southern Miss after two years at Pearl River Community College and made his debut in 1995 by playing in all 11 games as a reserve defensive end.
The Bassfield, Mississippi, native recorded 20 total tackles and two for loss as a true freshman. He was named a team captain as a senior in 1996 and posted 68 total tackles and 16 tackles for loss for 83 yards. He also tallied seven-and-a-half sacks for 65 yards lost, blocked a kick and forced two fumbles.
He finished his career with 88 tackles (46 solo), 18 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. He is still tied for the most forced fumbles in a game with two against Louisville and tied for the fifth-most sacks in a game with three against Tulane. He helped Southern Miss to a 14-8 overall record in his two seasons, ending in 1996 by capturing the first-ever C-USA title.
Posey signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 1997, starting a 10-season career in the NFL that saw him play in 139 games and make 75 starts. He recorded 354 total tackles (236 solo) and 20.5 sacks.
Posey resides in Hattiesburg with his wife Latalia their five children: Tyler, Jeramie, Joshue, Christian and Kyra. He currently works as a sales consultant at Pine Belt Chevrolet Buick.
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