Cody was born and raised in Louisville, MS. He went on to graduate from Delta State University where he pitched for the Statesmen baseball team for four years. After his senior season, he was blessed with the opportunity to take a short dip in the minor league bus rides. After the 2010 baseball season, he became a freelance videographer for Primos Truth About Hunting TV show on the Outdoor Channel. After going back to Delta State for the spring semester and graduating with a degree in Education, Cody went to work for Primos full time as a Producer/Co-host for Primos Truth about Hunting. He now resides in Clinton, MS and is married to Neely Hester Kelley.