2023 Football Roster
Roster
Sledge, Avery

Jersey Number 39
Avery Sledge
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 220
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Hattiesburg, Miss.
- High School/Previous School:
- Forrest County Agricultural HS
Bio
Career Honors
2022-23 First Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
Career Notes & Records
Has appeared in 14 career games … Recorded three total tackles, all three assisted ... Recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown against SE Louisiana (9/2/23).
2023 (Redshirt Freshman Season)
Has appeared in nine games … Has mainly played on special teams without recording stats … Scored his first career touchdown in the season opener off a blocked punt ... SE Louisiana (9/2): Recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown … Southern Miss (11/18): Made a tackle.
2022 (True Freshman Season)
Appeared in two games ... Earned a redshirt ... ETSU (11/19): Made his collegiate debut with one tackle.
High School
Prepped at Forrest County Agricultural High School under head coach Brad Calcote … Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and is the No. 12 player in Mississippi according to that outlet … Totaled 66 tackles with seven tackles for loss and two sacks as a senior … Added four pass breakups and a forced fumble in 2021 … Was a multi-sport athlete, playing baseball, basketball and football.
Personal
Born Avery D. Sledge on September 4, 2003 ... Son of Kim Gunn and Cedrick Sledge ... Has one brother named Kimari ... Major is currently undeclared.
Social Media
Twitter – @Averysledge
Instagram – pm0._a
Career-Highs Entering 2024
Tackles: 1, 3x, Last vs Southern Miss (11/18/23)
2022-23 First Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
Career Notes & Records
Has appeared in 14 career games … Recorded three total tackles, all three assisted ... Recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown against SE Louisiana (9/2/23).
2023 (Redshirt Freshman Season)
Has appeared in nine games … Has mainly played on special teams without recording stats … Scored his first career touchdown in the season opener off a blocked punt ... SE Louisiana (9/2): Recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown … Southern Miss (11/18): Made a tackle.
2022 (True Freshman Season)
Appeared in two games ... Earned a redshirt ... ETSU (11/19): Made his collegiate debut with one tackle.
High School
Prepped at Forrest County Agricultural High School under head coach Brad Calcote … Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and is the No. 12 player in Mississippi according to that outlet … Totaled 66 tackles with seven tackles for loss and two sacks as a senior … Added four pass breakups and a forced fumble in 2021 … Was a multi-sport athlete, playing baseball, basketball and football.
Personal
Born Avery D. Sledge on September 4, 2003 ... Son of Kim Gunn and Cedrick Sledge ... Has one brother named Kimari ... Major is currently undeclared.
Social Media
Twitter – @Averysledge
Instagram – pm0._a
Career-Highs Entering 2024
Tackles: 1, 3x, Last vs Southern Miss (11/18/23)
FOOTBALL | Jeff Lebby Postgame vs. Southern Miss
Saturday, August 30
FOOTBALL | Brylan Lanier INT
Saturday, August 30
FOOTBALL | Fluff Bothwell TD
Saturday, August 30
FOOTBALL | Ferrie 55-yard FG
Saturday, August 30