Jay Rolader

Height:
6-3
Weight:
290
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Atlanta, Ga.
High School:
Holy Innocents' Episcopal

At Princeton — 2018: led all Tiger defensive linemen with 33 tackles during Princeton's first perfect season since 1964 … had multiple tackles in every game, including season-high six in 14-9 comeback win over #20 Dartmouth in first November showdown between unbeaten, ranked Ivy teams since 2001 … had a sack, forced fumble and quarterback hurry in win at Butler … helped defense rank #4 nationally in scoring and #7 against the run. 2017: developed into member of the defensive line rotation and made a tackle in season-opening win over Pioneer League champion … battled injuries throughout most of the season and was unable to play most games later in the year. 2016: added depth on the defensive line during Ivy championship season while developing in J.V. games.

Before Princeton — two-time first-team all-region honoree … chosen to the Northside Neighbor Super 7; also named Northside Neighbor Player of the Week … three-time team recipient of the Most Valuable Offensive Lineman … played all positions on the offensive line, as well as defensive end/tackle, middle linebacker, long snapper and punter … regional champion … played in the North-South All-Star Game … four-year starter and team captain … also lettered in lacrosse, track and soccer … regional placewinner in the discus … National Honor Society member.

Personal — born Nov. 20, 1997 … son of Clay and Karen Rolader; father played football at Harvard … has an older sister Lily and two younger siblings, Emma and Lee … uncles played football for USC and Notre Dame … enjoys fly fishing, camping and working out … considering studying computer science at Princeton.