Jacolby George

Jacolby George
Miami Hurricanes – No. 3
PositionWide receiver
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2003-01-25) January 25, 2003 (age 21)
Lauderhill, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight176 lb (80 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolPlantation (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

George attended Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four-star recruit and held offers from schools such as Georgia Tech, Miami, Penn State, Pittsburgh, UCF and West Virginia.[1] George committed to play college football for the Miami Hurricanes.[2][3]

College career

During his first two collegiate seasons in 2021 and 2022, George 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, he caught three touchdowns as he helped the Hurricanes beat Texas A&M.[7] In week 11, George tallied five receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Florida State.[8] He finished the 2023 season, totaling 57 receptions for 864 yards and eight touchdowns, where for his performance, George was named third team all-Atlantic Coast Conference (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

  1. ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (3 June 2020). "Plantation star receiver Jacolby George commits to Miami Hurricanes". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  2. ^ Wilson, David. "How did Miami land Jacolby George? UM finally put together an exciting offensive staff". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  3. ^ Wilson, David. "Hurricanes land commitment from Plantation's All-American wide receiver Jacolby George". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Jacolby George". Sports Reference. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  5. ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (14 November 2023). "Hurricanes' Jacolby George emerging as top target despite offensive woes". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  6. ^ Ferman, Garry (28 March 2024). "Miami WR Jacolby George looking for continued progress". On3.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  7. ^ Sandle, Justice (26 August 2024). "The Most Underrated Wide Receiver In The ACC: Jacolby George". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  8. ^ Miller Degnan, Susan. "Quiet demeanor but fighting spirit, Jacolby George straining to revive Miami passing game". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  9. ^ Jackson, Barry. "UM's Cristobal explains why UM kept George after costly penalties and gives injury updates". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  10. ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (13 January 2024). "Hurricanes wide receiver Jacolby George arrested near Daytona Beach". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  11. ^ 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.