Sam Jackson (American football) explained

Sam Jackson
School:Auburn Tigers
Pastschools:
Currentnumber:18
Currentposition:Wide receiver
Class:Senior
Highschool:Naperville Central (Naperville, Illinois)
Birth Date:21 April 2003
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:187
Espn:4874527

Sam Jackson V (born April 21, 2003) is an American football wide receiver for the Auburn Tigers. He previously played for the TCU Horned Frogs and the California Golden Bears as a quarterback.

Early life

A Chicago native, Jackson attended Bolingbrook High School in Bolingbrook, Illinois, before transferring to Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Illinois as a sophomore.[1] As a sophomore, he played wide receiver on the football team and recorded 50 receptions for 847 yards and 14 touchdowns.[1] Jackson was converted to a quarterback as a junior in 2019 and passed for 1,727 yards and 16 touchdowns.[1] He did not play his senior season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jackson committed to play college football at TCU after having previously committed to Minnesota and Purdue.[2] [3]

College career

TCU

In week eleven of the 2021 season, Jackson completed his first career pass, 1 62-yard strike to Taye Barber.[4] [5] In week one of the 2022 season, he rushed for 44 yards and his first career touchdown, as he helped TCU beat Colorado 38–13.[6] In week two win over Tarleton State, Jackson went four for four on his passes for 58 yards, also punching in a one-yard rushing touchdown.[7] Jackson finished the 2022 season going five for five for 63 yards, while also rushing for 64 yards and two touchdowns.[8] After the conclusion of the 2022 season Jackson announced that he had decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[9] [10]

California

Jackson announced that he had decided to transfer to California to continue his collegiate career.[11] [12] Jackson was named the California starting quarterback for their week one matchup versus North Texas.[13] [14]

On December 11, 2023, Jackson announced that he would be entering the transfer portal for the second time.[15]

Auburn

On December 27, 2023, Jackson announced that he would be transferring to Auburn and would play as a wide receiver.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sam Jackson V . California Golden Bears Athletics . 27 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Clark . Jeremy . TCU adds huge addition in 4-star QB Sam Jackson! . 247Sports . 27 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Davison . Drew . TCU football lands signing day surprise in QB Sam Jackson . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . 27 August 2023.
  4. Web site: TCU 17-63 Oklahoma State . ESPN . 27 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Jaylen Warren, No. 10 Oklahoma State roll past TCU, 63-17 . CBS Sports . 27 August 2023.
  6. Web site: TCU cruises by Colorado 38-13 to kick off Sonny Dykes era . CBS Sports . 27 August 2023.
  7. Web site: TCU Wins Home Opener 59-17 Over Tarleton State, Duggan 5 TD Passes . NBCDFW . 11 September 2022 . 27 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Sam Jackson 2022 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 27 August 2023.
  9. Web site: Hughes . Grant . TCU QB Sam Jackson enters NCAA transfer portal . 247Sports . 27 August 2023.
  10. Web site: Baggarly . Charles . TCU quarterback Sam Jackson enters transfer portal, report says . The Dallas Morning News . 10 January 2023 . 27 August 2023.
  11. Web site: Kosko . Nick . Ex-TCU QB Sam Jackson commits to Cal . On3.com . 11 January 2023 . 27 August 2023.
  12. Web site: Kroner . Steve . Cal lands TCU QB Sam Jackson V through transfer portal . San Francisco Chronicle . 11 January 2023 . 27 August 2023.
  13. Web site: Cal names Sam Jackson V starting quarterback . AP News . 24 August 2023 . 27 August 2023.
  14. Web site: Kroner . Steve . Cal names speedy Sam Jackson V its starting quarterback . San Francisco Chronicle . 24 August 2023 . 27 August 2023.
  15. Web site: Cal Quarterback Sam Jackson V Reportedly Enters the Transfer Portal. Write For California. Christopher. Zheng. December 11, 2023. December 11, 2023.
  16. Web site: Auburn signs former Cal QB Sam Jackson V as a WR. AL.com. Matt. Cohen. December 27, 2023. December 28, 2023.

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