Jes was honored as the 2025 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Defensive Player of the Year after registering 81 total tackles and anchoring a Wayne State defense that led the league in numerous categories ... recorded 10 or more tackles five times en route to finishing the year with 81 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks ... moved to linebacker after playing at defensive end during the 2024 season and being credited with 16 total stops, including two sacks ... also honored on the 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® Team for NCAA Division II ... a 2023 graduate of Carlisle High School, he excelled on both sides of the ball by leading Class 4A with 110 tackles and rushing for 1,538 yards and 21 touchdowns his senior season en route to first-team all-state honors ... also competed in wrestling and soccer