Alabama awards walk-on linebacker Jamey Mosley with a scholarship

With fall classes soon to begin in Tuscaloosa, one thing sophomore linebacker Jamey Mosley no longer has to worry about is paying to go to class. According to his Alabama teammates, the former walk-on has earned his way on the team and was recently awarded a football scholarship.

Mosley is the younger brother of former Alabama standout linebacker C.J. Mosley.

S/O to my big bro @IAm_JameFlame on the scholarship! One of the hardest workers I know?????

— Deionte Thompson (@playmaker_11) August 16, 2016

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Following an excellent spring showing, the sophomore was among a select few players to be awarded the Bear Bryant Outstanding Non-Scholarship Award.

Mosley did not see the field for the Tide in 2015 but judging by his recent accomplishments, Crimson Tide fans should plan on seeing his No. 16 jersey hit the field this fall.

From my senior day to the young bull @jameflame earning his scholarship last night to the University of Alabama! To all the young men, no matter what your last name is or what reputation you have coming out of high school. Nothing is given to you, you have to earn every stripe that goes to your last name! The @alabamafbl organization and Coach Saban gave my brother a chance to walk on and earn his way and not give it to him just because of what I did. Now it's time to show the world what they been missing! #FlameOn #proudbrother #yeaaaaaaa #mosleyfamily

A photo posted by Cj Mosley (@mosley32rtr) on Aug 16, 2016 at 9:32am PDT

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