Next Level Bobcats | Sumrall Football

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Billy Lott was a running back who played in both the NFL and AFL during the late 1950s and early 1960s. A standout athlete at Sumrall High School, he went on to star at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), earning All-SEC honors in 1957. Lott was selected in the 6th round of the 1958 NFL Draft by the New York Giants and later played for the Oakland Raiders and Boston Patriots. Over his professional career, he totaled 1,123 rushing yards, 919 receiving yards, and 20 touchdowns, earning recognition as one of Sumrall’s most accomplished football players.

Jordan Thomas is a tight end known for his size, athleticism, and red-zone production. A product of Mississippi State, Thomas was selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans, where he appeared in 27 games, totaling 22 receptions, 226 yards, and five touchdowns. He later spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, and Carolina Panthers before transitioning to spring football.

In 2023, Thomas starred in the XFL with the Orlando Guardians, recording eight catches for 148 yards and three touchdowns. He joined the Birmingham Stallions in 2024, helping the team capture the UFL Championship. During the 2025 season, Thomas emerged as a key offensive weapon, posting 12 receptions for 186 yards and three playoff touchdowns, showcasing his reliability and big-play ability. Known for his physical presence and clutch performances, Thomas remains one of the Stallions’ most dependable offensive targets.

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Caleb Bailey is an offensive lineman who plays at Jones College. A graduate of Sumrall High School, Bailey earned his school’s Tyler Heldt Award and was named to the Super 22 Team before continuing his football career with the Bobcats. The 6-foot, 288-pound lineman is part of the Jones College offensive line unit while pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering.

William Hodges is a long snapper who played at Jones College before signing with University of Texas at San Antonio. A 6-foot-2, 200-pound specialist, Hodges was a reliable contributor on special teams at Jones, playing in every game of his first two seasons without recording a bad or muffed snap. He also made several tackles on coverage units and earned Distinguished Academic All-MACCC and NJCAA All-Academic First Team honors. Hodges will play at UTSA for the 2026 season.

Brodie Bass is an offensive lineman who played at Jones College before transferring to East Tennessee State University. A 6-foot-4 lineman, Bass earned All-MACCC honors while helping anchor the Bobcats’ offensive line and appeared in every game during his time at Jones.

Bass will play at ETSU for the 2026 football season.

Jonathan Nelson is a wide receiver who played at East Central Community College before continuing his football career as a walk on at University of Southern Mississippi. Known for his speed and playmaking ability, Nelson developed as a receiver at the junior college level before moving on to compete for the Golden Eagles at the Division I level. Nelson will play for Southern Miss for the 2026 season.

Tyler Daniels is a wide receiver who began his collegiate career at Southwest Mississippi Community College, where he developed into a reliable target and playmaker in the passing game. After his time at Southwest, he transferred to East Texas A&M University to continue his career at the next level. Known for his speed and ability to create separation, Daniels brings big-play potential and versatility to the offense.

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Preseason All-Great West Football Conference first team choice at defensive end ... Possesses outstanding strength, quickness and speed on the outside ... Showed improvement throughout the season as he gained experience and learned assignments on the field ... Transferred from tradition-rich Pearl River Community College in Mississippi after sophomore season ... Running back during first year at JUCO level ... 2004 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started at defensive end in 11 games for the Great West Football Conference's top-ranked defense... Honorable mention on the All-GFWC defense vote of coaches/media ... Impressive first start for Bison against Valparaiso Univeristy (8-28-04) ... Recorded a game-high 10 tackles including four solos and one tackle for loss ... Received I-AA.org Defensive All-Star of the Week honors for that performance ... Recorded first sack against Montana Tech (9-11-04), an effort that included five tackles including four solos and a forced fumble ... Also matched season-high with four solo tackles and eight overall against nationally-ranked Northwestern State (10-30-04) including two tackles for loss ... Had a season-high three pass breakups in win at nationally-ranked UC Davis (11-13-04), and also added a sack ... Finished season with 47 tackles including 20 solos, eight tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks ... Ranked 32nd in tackles (4.3 avg.) in the final conference statistics ... 2002-03 SEASONS (FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE): Played on the Pearl River (Miss.) Community College football team that went 10-1 in 2003 and was rated fourth in the nation in the final NJCAA poll ... Pearl River C.C. won 2003 state JUCO title ... HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Sumrall High School in 2002 ... Didn't play football until junior year of high school ... Two-year starter at running back and linebacker for head coach Randy Lott ... All-district and all-conference performer in football, basketball and baseball ... Team MVP both football seasons ... Set school record with 99-yard kickoff return as a junior ... Two-year letterwinner in baseball, leading the district in home runs ... Team's top offensive and defensive player two years in a row ... PERSONAL: Majoring in university studies ... Enjoys fishing, hunting and baseball (batting cage) ... Son of Elaine Robinson and Alvin O'Cain, both of Sumrall, Miss. ... Father recruited to play football at the University of Alabama, but knee injury ended career ... Has two daughters, Tianne and Sinyah.

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