Photos from Army's annual gathering with the local media.
About Mackey: Suffered season-ending knee injury in 2011 opener at Northern Illinois ... missed spring drills rehabilitating that injury ... selected as this year's "legacy" captain by last season's seniors ... granted waiver by NCAA and has two seasons of eligibility remaining ... left Academy during Fall 2011 semester after injury ... on track to graduate in December 2013 ... enters preseason listed as co-starter at "quick" defensive end.
2011: Made three unassisted tackles before suffering season-ending knee injury in the opener at Northern Illinois ... started at "quick" end against the Huskies.
2010: Listed with the starting lineup in all 13 games ... first career start came at Eastern Michigan ... fourth on the team with 47 tackles ... also credited with 6.5 tackles for losses, 4.0 sacks and two forced fumbles ... established career-highs against Rutgers with seven tackles, 1.5 sacks and 1.5 tackles for loss ... also registered seven tackles against Notre Dame ... career-best six primary stops opposite the Irish ... collected first career sacks and tackles for losses against North Texas ... four tackles including three solo ... sack for loss of eight yards opposite the Mean Green ... forced a fumble for first time in career in win at Eastern Michigan.
2009: Appeared in seven games ... made collegiate debut during Black Knights' season opener against Eastern Michigan ... closed season with two tackles ... registered single stops against Duke and Iowa State ... drew other field assignments opposite Ball State, Tulane, Vanderbilt and Rutgers ... one of eight freshmen to earn varsity letter.
High School: All-county selection at Brookwood High in Snellville, Ga. ... played for head coach Mark Crews ... versatile performer ... saw action at tight end, offensive guard, offensive tackle, center, linebacker, defensive end and defensive tackle positions ... second team all-county choice along offensive line ... honorable mention as a junior ... two-time letterwinner ... two-year starter ... helped squad to pair of Region 8 AAAAA championships ... earned two additional varsity letters in track and field ... specialized in discus event ... helped squad to regional title in that sport as well ... named a Scholar-Athlete.
Personal: Given name is Jarrett Vincent Mackey ... parents' names are Myrna and Wendell Mackey ... lists hobbies as weightlifting and watching movies ... high school teammate of current Army teammate Josh Jackson .. both attended USMA Prep School together and have been football teammates since sixth grade ... majoring in Engineering Management.
