Jamarion Wilcox

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Jamarion Wilcox
Marshall Thundering Herd
Position Running back
Class Redshirt.svg Junior
Personal information
Born Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school South Paulding
(Douglasville, Georgia)
College
Stats at ESPN

Jamarion Wilcox is an American college football running back for the Marshall Thundering Herd. He previously played for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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High school career

Wilcox attended South Paulding High School in Douglasville, Georgia. As a senior, he rushed for 2,059 yards and 29 touchdowns. [1] He finished his high school career rushing for 4,119 yards and 58 total touchdowns. [2] A four-star recruit, Wilcox committed to play college football at the University of Kentucky over offers from Auburn, Clemson, and Ohio State. [3] [4]

College career

Wilcox redshirted in 2023, before competing for the starting running back job the following year. [5] Against Ohio, he rushed for 82 yards on eight carries. [6] [7] Against Tennessee, Wilcox rushed for then career-high 102 yards. [8] [9] Prior to the start of the 2025 season, he was accused of committing sexual assault. [10] Wilcox was suspended by the team and was later arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. [11] [12] After missing the entire season, he entered the transfer portal. [13]

On January 15, 2026, Wilcox announced his decision to transfer to Marshall University to play for the Marshall Thundering Herd. [14]

College statistics
SeasonTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GPAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
2023 Kentucky Redshirt Redshirt.svg
2024 Kentucky 12925906.427243.40
2025 Kentucky DNP
Career 12925906.427243.40

References

  1. ↑ Atkins, Austin (January 13, 2023). "Top 10 Running Back, Jamarion Wilcox, Commits to Kentucky". KY Insider. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ Vaught, Larry (August 23, 2024). "Wilcox draws comparison to UK greats". The Interior Journal. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ Adams, Jake (January 14, 2023). "Jamarion Wilcox commits to Kentucky football. Have the Cats found their future star RB?". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Hale, Jon. "Kentucky football lands recruit who could be Wildcats' next great running back". Lexington Herald Ledger.
  5. ↑ Hale, Jon. "A new running back option has emerged for Kentucky football after preseason scrimmage". Lexington Herald Ledger.
  6. ↑ Bruner, Jonathon. "Kentucky football turns to redshirt freshman Jamarion Wilcox in pivotal Auburn matchup". Kentucky Kernel. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  7. ↑ Hale, Jon. "UK football stock watch: Jamarion Wilcox looks like a potential stud for the Wildcats". Lexington Herald Ledger.
  8. ↑ Hale, Jon. "Why Jamarion Wilcox has finally landed a featured role for Kentucky football's offense". Lexington Herald Ledger.
  9. ↑ Roush, Nick (November 5, 2024). "Kentucky Finally Fed Jamarion Wilcox but Ugly Offensive Issues Persist". On3. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ Black, Ryan. "UK running back Jamarion Wilcox accused of sexual assault in protective order". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  11. ↑ "UK running back suspended amid domestic violence case". FOX 56 News. September 2, 2025. Archived from the original on September 21, 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  12. ↑ Hale, Jon. "Suspended UK running back Jamarion Wilcox arrested, charged with sexual abuse". Lexington Herald Ledger.
  13. ↑ Luckett, Adam (January 4, 2026). "Kentucky tailback Jamarion Wilcox is entering transfer portal". KSR. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  14. ↑ Luckett, Adam (January 15, 2026). "Kentucky transfer Jamarion Wilcox signs with Marshall". KSR. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
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