AL HR206

Ed Lett was Jacksonville State University's most prolific passer from 1979-1982, throwing for 7,092 yards and 61 touchdowns while establishing 24 still-standing game, season, and career passing records.

As starting quarterback for three years, Lett led the Gamecocks to a 26-8 record, two Gulf South Conference Championships, and three consecutive NCAA Division II playoff appearances.

Lett was named Gulf South Conference "Offensive Player of the Year" in 1981 and 1982, and received Kodak and Associated Press All-American honors in 1981 and 1982.

Lett played quarterback at Glencoe High School (1976-1977) and Jacksonville State (1978-1982), was selected as Etowah County MVP in 1977, and was inducted into the JSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996.

Lett served as Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs at Jacksonville State and retired from that position in 2023; the House of Representatives honors him for his outstanding career and service to Glencoe and Etowah County.