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Overview
\n<\/strong>Position: <\/b>Cornerback, Return Specialist
\n<\/span>Height: <\/b>5\u201911″
\n<\/span>Weight: <\/b>185 pounds
\nSchool:\u00a0<\/strong>USC Trojans
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Combine Performance Data
\n40-yard dash<\/strong>: 4.42 seconds
\nVertical jump<\/strong>: 36 inches
\nBroad jump<\/strong>: 10 feet, 2 inches<\/p>\n

Adoree Jackson 2017 NFL Draft Profile <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Swiss Army Knife, multi-talented, versatile, are all synonymous with Adoree Jackson. He walked onto campus as a Southern California high school football legend. His highlight tape was reminiscent of another USC great, Reggie Bush. The five-star cornerback made his mark and lived up to the hype as a Trojan. Head coach Clay Helton routinely called him \u201cSuper Man” and his play was often more than heroic. The super athlete also competed and succeeded as a long jumper and sprinter, winning the Pac-12 outdoor championship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jackson was the definition of \u201cimpact freshman\u201d in his first year. He made his presence known in all three facets of the game. He had his \u201ccoming out party\u201d against Notre Dame that year, starting at both receiver, corner, and still handling his special team obligations. His efforts that season were rewarded by winning the \u201cRookie Defensive Player of the Year\u201d honor. <\/span><\/p>\n

At this point USC knew what they had and began utilizing him. He made starts at receiver, corner and even safety (vs UCLA). <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>He was the only player in the country to have at least 400 yards receiving, 600 in kickoff returns, 200 in punt returns and 30 tackles. Even as a sophomore, he was USC\u2019s most valuable player. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Five interceptions and a season\u2019s worth of receivers being shut down was good enough for Jackson to win the Jim Thorpe Award in his junior and final campaign as a Trojan. His 30 points split between kick returns and offensive touches left many wondering why Jackson was not invited to New York to be a Heisman finalist. Jackson steadily improved his ability as a cover corner and it culminated with his best season. <\/span><\/p>\n

Strengths<\/span><\/h3>\n