USC’s Adoree’ Jackson a finalist for Paul Hornung Award
Adoree’ Jackson gets a first down during the first quarter of a game against Arizona at the Coliseum on Nov. 7.
USC’s Adoree’ Jackson has been named one of four finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, presented to college football’s “most versatile player.”
Jackson, a starting cornerback, also plays receiver and returns kick-offs and punts for the Trojans, who play Oregon on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
The sophomore is averaging 109.4 all-purpose yards per game.
Jackson has intercepted one pass, which he returned for a touchdown. He also has 24 receptions, two for touchdowns, and averages 15.9 yards per catch.
Jackson has averaged 22.7 yards per kickoff return and 8.4 yards per punt return.
Mississippi’s Robert Nkemdiche, Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey and Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers are other finalists.
The winner will be announced Dec. 11.
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