Khyree Jackson
Oregon Ducks – No. 5
PositionCornerback
ClassSenior
Personal information
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolWise (Upper Marlboro, Maryland)
Career highlights and awards

Khyree Jackson is an American football cornerback for the Oregon Ducks. He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Early life and high school

Jackson was born on Upper Marlboro, Maryland where he attended high school at Wise. In Jackson's senior season, he made 39 catches for 612 yards and 12 touchdowns. Jackson decided to attend Fort Scott Community College to play college football.[1]

College career

Fort Scott CC

In his one season at Fort Scott CC, Jackson tallied 25 tackles and three interceptions.[2]

Alabama

Jackson would then decide to commit to play Division I football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[3][4] Jackson would get his first career start in the 2021 National Championship versus Georgia.[5] Jackson would finish the season with seven tackles and two pass deflections.[6] On November 21, 2022, Jackson was suspended by head coach Nick Saban for unknown reasons.[7][8] Jackson would finish the 2022 season with seven tackles with one going for a loss in nine games before being suspended.[9] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jackson would announce his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal to finish his career elsewhere.[10][11]

Oregon

Jackson would ultimately decide to transfer to play for the Oregon Ducks.[12][13] Jackson opened the 2023 season as a starting cornerback.[14] For his performance on the season, Jackson was named First Team All Pac-12 for his efforts on the 2023 season.[15][16]

References

  1. ↑ "Khyree Jackson". Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Khyree Jackson Stats". The Football Database. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ↑ Zenitz, Matt (15 August 2020). "Alabama adds another Saturday commitment". AL.com. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  4. ↑ Martin, Tyler (16 December 2020). "Talented JUCO DB Khyree Jackson Signs With Alabama Football". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Kelly, Nick (1 December 2022). "Why Alabama football's Khyree Jackson is out of transfer portal but is about to go back in". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  6. ↑ Spurr, AJ (22 March 2022). "Alabama Crimson Tide Snapshot Profile: No. 6 Khyree Jackson". Roll Tide Wire. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  7. ↑ Weber, Alex (21 November 2022). "Nick Saban announces that defensive back Khyree Jackson is currently suspended". On3.com. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  8. ↑ Rodak, Mike (21 November 2022). "Alabama cornerback, once a starter, now suspended by team". AL.com. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  9. ↑ Goodbread, Chase (21 November 2022). "Alabama football CB Khyree Jackson suspended". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  10. ↑ Rodak, Mike (23 November 2022). "Suspended Alabama cornerback enters transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  11. ↑ Walsh, Christopher (23 November 2022). "Alabama Defensive Back Khyree Jackson Enters NCAA Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  12. ↑ Torres, Max (25 April 2023). "Cornerback Khyree Jackson Opens up on Transferring to Oregon". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  13. ↑ Crepea, James (18 December 2022). "Former Alabama cornerback Khyree Jackson commits to transfer to Oregon Ducks". Oregon Live. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  14. ↑ Crepea, James (29 September 2023). "Khyree Jackson 'stepping up to the challenge' as Oregon football's No. 1 cornerback". Oregon Live. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  15. ↑ Crepea, James (7 December 2023). "9 Oregon football players named to AP all-Pac-12 teams, Bo Nix offensive player of the year". Oregon Live. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  16. ↑ "Nix Wins Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year". Pac-12 Conference. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
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