2016 Football Roster
Roster
Couch, Jamal

Jersey Number 17
Jamal Couch
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 223
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Phenix City, AL
- High School/Previous School:
- Central HS
Bio
CAREER: Lengthy and physically impressive receiver who can stretch the field … Bulked up from his first training camp in the fall of 2016 to now … Played in 24 contests with one start … Has two career touchdowns to his credit … Made jersey switch from No. 17 to No. 6 in the spring of 2018.
2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in all 13 contests and started his first collegiate game against No. 2 Alabama (11/11) … Made 10 receptions for 191 yards and two touchdowns … Averaged 19.1 yards per catch as a sophomore … Scored first collegiate touchdown on an 11-yard catch in MSU’s season-opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) … First multi-reception game of the season came on the road at No. 13 Auburn (9/30) … Racked up a career-high 60 yards on two receptions versus the Tigers, including a career-long play of 32 yards … Reeled off another 32-yard play against BYU (10/14) to finish the game with two catches for 43 yards … Strong Egg Bowl (11/23) performance with two catches for 37 yards … Against Louisville in the TaxSlayer Bowl (12/30), made two catches for 28 yards.
2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON: Made appearances in 11 games, including all eight SEC games as a true freshman … Did not play against Samford and Miami … Hauled in eight passes for 113 yards, averaging 14.1 yards per catch … Recorded first catch as a Bulldog vs. South Alabama (9/3) … Recorded career-long play vs. Auburn with a 26-yard snag (10/8) … In return to home state, collected two catches for 21 yards at top-ranked Alabama (11/12) … Against Arkansas, made two catches for 38 yards, including a 24-yard reception (11/19).
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-star athlete by Scout.com … 247Sports.com’s composite ratings had him as a three-star athlete … Listed as the No. 9 ranked player in the state of Alabama and the No. 16 athlete in the nation in by 247Sports.com … Played wide receiver and outside linebacker for Coach Jamey DuBose at Central High School … Helped the Red Devils to a 9-4 record before falling in the Class 7A state semifinal in 2015 … Was originally committed to Florida State and committed to MSU in late January 2016.
PERSONAL: Born Jamal Keyon Couch on Nov. 18, 1997 in Phenix City, Ala. … Son of Carissa and Perry Couch … Has two siblings, Perry Couch Jr. and Sharde Parkman … Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @couchjamal.
COUCH’S CAREER HIGHS
Receptions – 2, (six times) last vs. Louisville (12-30-17)
Receiving Yards – 60, at Auburn (9-30-17)
Receiving Touchdowns – 1, (twice) last vs. BYU (10-14-17)
Longest Reception – 32, (twice) last vs. BYU (10-14-17)
2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in all 13 contests and started his first collegiate game against No. 2 Alabama (11/11) … Made 10 receptions for 191 yards and two touchdowns … Averaged 19.1 yards per catch as a sophomore … Scored first collegiate touchdown on an 11-yard catch in MSU’s season-opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) … First multi-reception game of the season came on the road at No. 13 Auburn (9/30) … Racked up a career-high 60 yards on two receptions versus the Tigers, including a career-long play of 32 yards … Reeled off another 32-yard play against BYU (10/14) to finish the game with two catches for 43 yards … Strong Egg Bowl (11/23) performance with two catches for 37 yards … Against Louisville in the TaxSlayer Bowl (12/30), made two catches for 28 yards.
2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON: Made appearances in 11 games, including all eight SEC games as a true freshman … Did not play against Samford and Miami … Hauled in eight passes for 113 yards, averaging 14.1 yards per catch … Recorded first catch as a Bulldog vs. South Alabama (9/3) … Recorded career-long play vs. Auburn with a 26-yard snag (10/8) … In return to home state, collected two catches for 21 yards at top-ranked Alabama (11/12) … Against Arkansas, made two catches for 38 yards, including a 24-yard reception (11/19).
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-star athlete by Scout.com … 247Sports.com’s composite ratings had him as a three-star athlete … Listed as the No. 9 ranked player in the state of Alabama and the No. 16 athlete in the nation in by 247Sports.com … Played wide receiver and outside linebacker for Coach Jamey DuBose at Central High School … Helped the Red Devils to a 9-4 record before falling in the Class 7A state semifinal in 2015 … Was originally committed to Florida State and committed to MSU in late January 2016.
PERSONAL: Born Jamal Keyon Couch on Nov. 18, 1997 in Phenix City, Ala. … Son of Carissa and Perry Couch … Has two siblings, Perry Couch Jr. and Sharde Parkman … Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @couchjamal.
COUCH’S CAREER HIGHS
Receptions – 2, (six times) last vs. Louisville (12-30-17)
Receiving Yards – 60, at Auburn (9-30-17)
Receiving Touchdowns – 1, (twice) last vs. BYU (10-14-17)
Longest Reception – 32, (twice) last vs. BYU (10-14-17)
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