Despite discovering a torn ACL after the first football game that was misdiagnosed from the previous season, JaBaris decided to play the 2012 season and have surgery after the final ballgame. His efforts included a great season at offensive guard on offense (providing great running lanes and great pass pertection), as well as defensive tackle and MLB in James Gardner's much improved defensive scheme. JaBaris talled 92 tackles (16tfl), 5 caused fumbles, and 1 sack.