A Unique Name in College Football Among humorous college football names like Ha-Ha Clinton Dix and Hot Rod Fitten, General Booty stands out as one of the most attention-grabbing.

His Full Name is No Nickname General Booty’s real name is, in fact, General Maximus Axel Booty. It's not a nickname, and his parents initially planned to call him by his middle name, Axel.

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Why the Name General? According to an interview with the Dallas Morning News, Booty’s father always wanted to name his son General. Interestingly, Booty would only respond to this name, making it stick.

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Booty's Family Connection to Football General Booty comes from a football family. His father, Abram, played wide receiver at LSU in the late '90s, and his uncles, Josh and John David, also had impressive football careers.

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The Booty Family Football Legacy Abram Booty was a wide receiver at LSU, while Josh Booty played quarterback for LSU and was drafted to the NFL in 2001. John David Booty was also a quarterback for USC and briefly played in the NFL.

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From Baseball to Football Josh Booty initially pursued a career in baseball, playing two years with the Florida Marlins before switching to football, a path followed by his brother, John David.

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General Booty's College Journey Booty transferred between four different high schools across California and Texas, eventually graduating from Allen High School in Texas, his hometown.

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From Junior College to ULM He started his college football journey at Tyler Junior College in 2021, using a standout season to transfer to the University of Oklahoma (OU) before eventually landing at the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) in 2024.

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Booty’s Stats at Tyler Junior College While at Tyler Junior College, Booty racked up 3,410 yards and 27 touchdowns, leading the team to a 7-5 record during his tenure.

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A Fresh Start at ULM After two seasons at OU with no accumulated stats, Booty transferred to ULM. Though he’s only played in two games for the Warhawks so far, his journey continues.

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