Freshman is one of six Memphis area runners on this year's squad.
Jessie Boyett joins the Tigers men's cross country program in 2018 as one of five newcomers from the Memphis area. An Arlington, Tenn., native, Boyett helped lead the Arlington High School Tigers to a top-15 finish at the 2016 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Class AAA state championships. Boyett made his collegiate debut at the Sept. 1 Brooks Twilight Classic, the Tigers' 2018 season opener.
Let's learn more about Boyett away from the course.
My favorite video game as a child was … Modern Warfare 2
An "old school" song that's on my playlist is … "I Can't Help Myself" by The Four Tops
My favorite meal my mom cooks is … Spaghetti
Other sports I played growing up were … Baseball and basketball
The most famous person to tweet at me is … @Timthetatman
My favorite twitter account to follow is … @Timthetatman
If I didn't run cross country, I would play … Basketball
The TV show nobody can believe I watch is … Rick and Morty
The reality TV show that I think I could win is … Big Brother
My favorite website is … YouTube.