Vinny Pierre Jr.

Position:
Safety
Class:
Junior
Height:
6-1
Weight:
200
Hometown:
Belle Glade, Fla.
High School:
Cardinal Newman

NAME PRONUNCIATION

SIUSalukiAthletics · Vinny Pierre Jr.

2025 (JUNIOR)

Appeared in all 12 games
Tallied 71 tackles, 36 solo, 1.5 TFL, 2 INT
Also had one forced fumble, which came against South Dakota on Nov. 15
Had an interception in back-to-back games, recording one at Purdue on Sept. 6 and one at UT Martin on Sept. 13
Posted a season-high nine tackles on Nov. 15 vs. South Dakota
Registered at least eight tackles in four games

2024 (SOPHOMORE)

Played in all 12 games
Recorded 21 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1 INT and 1 QB hurry on the season
Had a season-high 5 tackles vs. SEMO and North Dakota State
Recorded the game-winning interception in the end zone with 0:42 remaining vs. Incarnate Word

2023 (FRESHMAN)

Played in 12 games
Recorded 10 tackles on the season, including 3 on special teams
Had a season-high 4 stops vs. Austin Peay

HIGH SCHOOL

A two-time All-State first teamer and two-time All-County, All-Area selection ... For his career, totaled 180 tackles, 17 interceptions, 31 pass breakups ... As a senior, added 30 carries for 386 yards and 10 catches for 312 yards and nine TDs ... Led his team to an 11-1 record in 2022 and state semifinal appearance ... A two-time player-of-the-week in Palm Beach County ... National Honor Society member ... Also ran track and played basketball.

PERSONAL

Born July 12, 2005 in Belle Glade, Fla. ... Son of Charvorris and Doretha Roundtree.