Jonathan Lowe Profile:
High School: Central HS (Phenix City, AL)
Position: Wide Receiver/Kick-Punt Returner
Height: 5-foot-7
Weight: 170
40-Yard Dash: 4.4
100 Meters: 10.7
Vertical Jump: 36 inches
Visits: Arkansas State, Louisiana-Monroe, Troy State.
Offers: Mississippi State, Troy State, Arkansas State and Louisiana-Monroe.
Was there any one thing that sold you on Mississippi State?
"It was basically the fact that my uncle (Woodrow Lowe) and dad (Eddie Lowe) played in the SEC and it would be a great opportunity to experience playing in the SEC. And also to play under Coach Croom because he coached my dad."
When do you expect to report to Mississippi State, the summer or the fall?
"It will probably be in the summer."
Are you currently participating in any other sports in high school?
"I run track. I run the 200, 100 and the 4x1."
What do you think will be the biggest adjustment between high school football and college football?
"I think it is more intense. Everybody out there has just as much talent as you do. Of course, the speed. It will take a lot of adjustment but it's something that I can take care of."
Was there any one humorous or unusual thing that happened during your recruitment?
"Probably the funniest thing was going on the official visits and not having to pay for a thing. That was kind of funny to me because it made me feel like I was kind of a celebrity."
What are your hobbies?
"Basically, I like playing video games."
Who has been the most influential person in your life? If more than one, you can mention them all.
"It would be my dad. I also look back on the things that I have accomplished and that influences me to do even more."
What colleges did you officially visit and did you turn any other visit offers down?
"Arkansas State, Louisiana-Monroe, Troy State. Wisconsin, Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech also talked to me about visits."
What colleges offered you a scholarship?
"Mississippi State, Arkansas State, Louisiana-Monroe and Troy State."
Has the internet been a source of information for you during your recruitment?
"Earlier this year, I checked it. I was just checking to see who was getting recruited by who."
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