Jacolby George
| Miami Hurricanes – No. 3 | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 25, 2003 Lauderhill, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Plantation (Plantation, Florida) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jacolby George (born January 25, 2003) is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Hurricanes.
Early life and high school
[edit]George attended Plantation High School located in Plantation, Florida. Coming out of high school, George was rated as a four-star recruit, where he also held offers from schools such as Georgia Tech, Miami, Penn State, Pittsburgh, UCF and West Virginia.[1] Ultimately, George decided to commit to play college football for the Miami Hurricanes.[2][3]
College career
[edit]During George's first two collegiate seasons in 2021 and 2022, he appeared in 16 games, where he totaled 20 receptions for 313 yards and a touchdown.[4][5][6] In week two of the 2023 season, George brought in three touchdown receptions, as he helped the Hurricanes to a win over the Tecas A&M Aggies.[7] In week eleven, George tallied five receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns, but Miami would fall short versus the Florida State Seminoles.[8] George finished the 2023 season, totaling 57 receptions for 864 yards and eight touchdowns, where for his performance, George was named third team all-ACC.[9][10] In week two of the 2024 season, George hauled in six receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Hurricanes to a win over the Ball State Cardinals.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (3 June 2020). "Plantation star receiver Jacolby George commits to Miami Hurricanes". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Wilson, David. "How did Miami land Jacolby George? UM finally put together an exciting offensive staff". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Wilson, David. "Hurricanes land commitment from Plantation's All-American wide receiver Jacolby George". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Jacolby George". Sports Reference. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (14 November 2023). "Hurricanes' Jacolby George emerging as top target despite offensive woes". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Ferman, Garry (28 March 2024). "Miami WR Jacolby George looking for continued progress". On3.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Sandle, Justice (26 August 2024). "The Most Underrated Wide Receiver In The ACC: Jacolby George". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Miller Degnan, Susan. "Quiet demeanor but fighting spirit, Jacolby George straining to revive Miami passing game". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Barry. "UM's Cristobal explains why UM kept George after costly penalties and gives injury updates". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (13 January 2024). "Hurricanes wide receiver Jacolby George arrested near Daytona Beach". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Wilson, David. "After 2 quiet weeks, Jacolby George breaks out in UM's latest rout. 'You've got to share'". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.