North Gwinnett Alum Chasing NFL Dreams
- A North Gwinnett High alum from Suwanee is pursuing NFL opportunities after standout college performances. - He recently participated in pro days and received interest from multiple teams, with scouts noting his athleticism. - Local supporters say his journey inspires youth athletics programs and community pride (patch.com).
Jared Ivey, a North Gwinnett High graduate from Suwanee, turned his college production into an National Football League shot after the 2025 draft. (nfl.com) Ivey signed with the Seattle Seahawks after going undrafted in April 2025, and the team lists the 6-foot-6, 274-pound edge rusher as an active linebacker from Suwanee, Georgia. (nfl.com) At Ole Miss, Ivey finished with 16.0 sacks and 26.5 tackles for loss in 38 games, good for ninth in school history in sacks. Across stops at Georgia Tech and Ole Miss, he totaled 17.5 career sacks and 33.5 tackles for loss. (olemisssports.com) His 2024 season kept him on draft boards. Ole Miss said in November 2024 that Ivey had 7.0 sacks, tied for 16th nationally at that point, as part of one of the Southeastern Conference’s top defenses. (olemisssports.com) The pre-draft process mattered because Ivey was trying to move from college production to a pro roster spot in a crowded edge-rusher market. Ole Miss noted that he received a 2025 National Football League Scouting Combine invite, putting him in front of league evaluators before the draft. (olemisssports.com) North Gwinnett has sent a steady stream of players into the league, and Ivey joined that list in 2025. The school’s athletics site now lists him among its pro alumni alongside Josh Downs, D.J. Turner, Barrett Carter and Jordan Hancock. (nghsbulldogsathletics.com) Pro Football Reference counts 11 total National Football League players from North Gwinnett and six active players, giving Ivey’s path a local frame beyond one recruiting cycle or one season. (pro-football-reference.com) For Suwanee, the story is no longer just about a pro day or draft weekend. It is about a North Gwinnett alum who made it into an National Football League camp and is still chasing a permanent roster spot. (nfl.com)
