Vicksburg native Levi Wyatt shines in Jackson State’s dominant win over Mississippi Valley

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native Levi Wyatt turned in one of his best performances for Jackson State University on Saturday, helping lead the Tigers to a 42-3 rout of Mississippi Valley State. The defensive back was a force in the secondary, recording three pass deflections as JSU’s defense held the Delta Devils without a touchdown.

Wyatt, in his first season with Jackson State, has quickly made his presence known after transferring from McNeese State University. During his time at McNeese, he posted 33 total tackles — 23 of them solo — along with two tackles for loss, eight pass breakups, and a forced fumble. As a sophomore, he started all 10 games and led the team with seven pass breakups, ranking third in the Southland Conference.

Before his time at McNeese, Wyatt played at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he continued to develop into a reliable defensive back.

A former standout at Vicksburg High, Hillcrest Christian, and Holmes County Central, Wyatt showed his versatility in high school, playing quarterback as a senior. He completed 84 of 153 passes for 1,226 yards and 14 touchdowns while also rushing for 150 yards and a score.

Jackson State (now 7-2) will return home this Saturday to host Bethune-Cookman University.