25 NCAA players that could appear on a future Madden NFL cover
By Roje Smith
14. Adoreé Jackson – CB/RS/WR – USC Trojans
Adoreé Jackson is one of the most athletic college players in the country. Some may even argue that he is the best pound-for-pound athlete in the game today.
As a freshman at USC, Adoreé played in 12 games and made his presence felt everywhere. He played cornerback, wide receiver, and return specialist for the Trojans — all with aplomb. Overall, Jackson recorded 50 tackles, three receiving TDs, and two return scores, earning him the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year award and a selection to the FWAA Freshman All-American team.
Last season, Jackson recorded 57 tackles, one interception, and eight pass deflections. On the offensive end, he added 27 catches for 414 yards and two scores. He also ran two punt returns in for TDs, earning him All-Pac-12 first team honors as a DB and second-team honors as a returner. Jackson is also a candidate to be an All-American and contend for the Jim Thorpe award for 2016. On top of his football achievements, Adoreé is is the two-time defending long jump champion in the Pac-12, as well as a two-time All-American in track and field. In fact, he nearly qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics in the long jump.
Due to his dynamic play and versatility, Jackson is a very exciting player, and projects to be a late first-round pick as a CB. He can also improve his draft stock by shoring up his technique, as he tends to rely on his athleticism a bit too much. If he goes on to become a top corner in the NFL and continues to shine in the return game, Jackson has a great shot at being on a Madden cover, which would make him the first return specialist to achieve the honor.
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