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.
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 21, 2003 |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
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| High school | Naperville Central (Naperville, Illinois) |
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Early life
editA 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
editTCU
editIn 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
editJackson 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
editOn December 27, 2023, Jackson announced that he would be transferring to Auburn and would play as a wide receiver.[16]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Sam Jackson V". California Golden Bears Athletics. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Clark, Jeremy. "TCU adds huge addition in 4-star QB Sam Jackson!". 247Sports. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Davison, Drew. "TCU football lands signing day surprise in QB Sam Jackson". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "TCU 17-63 Oklahoma State". ESPN. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Jaylen Warren, No. 10 Oklahoma State roll past TCU, 63-17". CBS Sports. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "TCU cruises by Colorado 38-13 to kick off Sonny Dykes era". CBS Sports. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "TCU Wins Home Opener 59-17 Over Tarleton State, Duggan 5 TD Passes". NBCDFW. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Sam Jackson 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Hughes, Grant. "TCU QB Sam Jackson enters NCAA transfer portal". 247Sports. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Baggarly, Charles (10 January 2023). "TCU quarterback Sam Jackson enters transfer portal, report says". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Kosko, Nick (11 January 2023). "Ex-TCU QB Sam Jackson commits to Cal". On3.com. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Kroner, Steve (11 January 2023). "Cal lands TCU QB Sam Jackson V through transfer portal". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Cal names Sam Jackson V starting quarterback". AP News. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Kroner, Steve (24 August 2023). "Cal names speedy Sam Jackson V its starting quarterback". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Zheng, Christopher (December 11, 2023). "Cal Quarterback Sam Jackson V Reportedly Enters the Transfer Portal". Write For California. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Cohen, Matt (December 27, 2023). "Auburn signs former Cal QB Sam Jackson V as a WR". AL.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.