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USC star Adoree' Jackson prepares for bigger role at wide receiver

/ STAFF WRITER

LOS ANGELES – USC could be expanding the role of one of its most explosive athletes.

Starting cornerback Adoree’ Jackson spent most of practice Tuesday playing wide receiver. Like the rest of the offense, the sophomore wore a cardinal jersey.

Interim coach Clay Helton said the move was made mainly because USC’s receiving corps is banged up.

“We just want to make sure that Adoree’ is totally prepared – that, if and when he goes in, he can help us,” said Helton, whose Trojans (3-3 overall, 1-2 Pac-12) play host to No.