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USC’s Adoree’ Jackson, Toa Lobendahn named to Freshman All-America team

USC cornerback Adoree' Jackson, left, celebrates with teammate JuJu Smith after scoring a touchdown in the Trojans' season opener against Fresno State at the Coliseum on Aug. 30.
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By Gary Klein
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USC cornerback Adoree’ Jackson and offensive lineman Toa Lobendahn were named to the Football Writers Assn. of America Freshman All-America team.

Jackson, who returned kickoffs and played receiver in addition to playing defense, returned a kickoff for a touchdown and also turned a short pass into a long touchdown pass play in the Trojans’ 45-42 Holiday Bowl victory over Nebraska.

He finished the season with 10 receptions, three for touchdowns. He broke up 10 passes and averaged 29.7 yards per kickoff return.

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Pacific-12 Conference coaches voted him freshman defensive player of the year.

Lobendahn was a starting guard for the first eight games. He moved to left tackle after Chad Wheeler suffered a season-ending knee injury against Utah.

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Gary Klein

Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.

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