 Jameel Sewell attended Hermitage High School in Richmond.As a senior, he had 106 completions in 175 attempts for 2,001 yards and 27 touchdowns and threw six interceptions; as a junior, he completed 65 of 135 passes for 1,032 yards and 16 touchdowns.Sewell also rushed for three touchdowns and intercepted two passes from his safety position as a senior.