ADOREE' JACKSON BIO
Hometown: Gardena, Calif.
School: Serra High School (enrollment 700)
Jackson led his track team to a state title.
Photo by Craig Morley
Football (cornerback, receiver, returner), basketball (guard), track and field (long jumper, sprinter).
College plans: Like his skills, Jackson’s college interests are varied and wide. Though USC and UCLA are schools right in his backyard and definitely in the hunt, he just took a trip to Tennessee and plans other visits (official or otherwise) to Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame and his home state of Illinois, where he moved from after his freshman season.
He says wherever he goes will need to have a great track program as well.
He appears to be leaning toward either USC or the SEC, but even he isn’t sure yet. Very analytical, Jackson won’t make a fast or rash decision.
“I’ll know when the time is right,” Jackson said.
Favorite sport: Though his ticket to stardom is football and track, his favorite actually surprises people. “I’ve always loved basketball. It was my first love. I’ve been playing it since I was 4.”
Personal credo: “I want to out-do myself every single day,” he said.
CoachSpeak 1: “He’s a highlight film. … The best thing I can say about him is that he has the absolute most joy of playing football as much as any kid. … It’s almost like it’s recess in grade school and he’s out there running around, having the best time.”
- Football coach Scott Altenberg to Tony Ciniglio of the Torrance Daily Breeze
CoachSpeak II: “He’s definitely someone athletically on par with Robert Woods or Marqise Lee, not only from an athletic standpoint but from his demeanor. He’s not cocky or someone seeking attention with his words. He demands them through his actions.”
- Track and field coach Lori Smith-Thompson
