Nevada
2010: Is expected to compete for playing time at tight end after converting from the offensive line in the offseason.

2009: Redshirted his first season in the program but made the travel squad for the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl.

High School
A graduate of Bishop Manogue Catholic High School in Reno, Nev. … Was an all-around standout athlete, lettering in five sports: football (twice), basketball, baseball, wrestling and track and field … Helped football team to a league championship as a senior … Was the Northern 4A Lineman of the Year as a senior while earning first-team all-region and all-league accolades … As a junior, was first-team all-league and second-team all-region … Was part of a league-champion baseball team in 2008 … Was first-team all-league and all-region in track and field as a senior … Graduated with high honors and was a National Honor Society member.

Personal
Born James Stephen Jeffers on Nov. 30, 1990 in Truckee, Calif. … Son of Jim and Shelli Jeffers … Has a younger sister, Samantha and a younger brother, Michael … Has not yet declared a major … Was also recruited by Fresno State, UNLV, SMU, San Diego State and Montana … Chose Nevada to stay close to his family … Father played football at San Diego State … Uncle, Walt Brett, played football and Montana and in the NFL with the Falcons and Chargers … Aunt, Lisa Robinette played basketball at Washington State … Uncle, Michael Mariani, ran track and field at Arizona State … Grandfather, Mike Mariani, played football at Arizona State.