On Adoree’ Jackson’s official university bio, nestled below an introduction that definitively and appropriately anoints him the most exciting player in college football, below the stream of accolades he acquired in one calendar year, headlined by All-American honors in two sports, exists a direct comparison to the man he’s chasing, the most dynamic athlete to ever put on pads.
The title of this section is noteworthy:Adoree’ Jackson vs. Charles Woodson. Below is a round-by-round rundown of statistics, many of which are remarkably similar. It’s as if they’re competing against one another, generations apart.
On this particular offseason day, less than a week before Jackson will undoubtedly leap 25 feet and 11 inches—earning him fifth in the long jump at the NCAA track and field championships—I can’t help but start with that magnificent bio.