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KU denies transfer of football player who was suspended at Boise State

A former Boise State football player suspended for his involvement in an alleged sexual assault who said on social media that he had committed to Kansas will not attend KU.

Darreon Jackson, a defensive back from Derby, Kan., announced his commitment to the Jayhawks football team Monday on Twitter.

KU football coach David Beaty said Wednesday that Jackson is no longer on his recruiting list.

“David Beaty has told us that (Jackson) is not among the prospects we are recruiting,” said Jim Marchiony, KU associate athletic director for external relations.

Jackson intended to transfer to Kansas from Coffeyville Community College, where he played last season after leaving Boise State.