Sophomore who goes into the 2012 season with an opportunity to see playing time behind J.C. Copeland at fullback ... Saw action in a backup role last year ... Good blocker who is extremely strong and aggressive ... Fits perfectly into the fullback role for the Tigers ... Played in five games during his career with no starts.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011)
Played against Northwestern State, Auburn, Western Kentucky and Georgia but did not record any statistics.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010)
Saw action in the season-opener against North Carolina but then sat out the remainder of the season.

HIGH SCHOOL
Prepped at Huntsville High School as an inside linebacker.

PERSONAL
Full name is James Connor Neighbors ... Born Dec. 13, 1991 ... Comes from a long line of college football players in his family ... His brother, Wesley, played as a defensive back for Alabama last year ... The two both dressed and were on opposing sidelines when the two teams met for the national title a year ago ... His father, Wes, played center for the Tide from 1983-86 and his grandfather, Billy, played on Alabama's 1961 national championship team ... Majoring in business administration.

NEIGHBORS' CAREER STATISTICS

* granted medical redshirt