Jamarion Wilcox

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Jamarion Wilcox
No. 10 – Kentucky Wildcats
Position Running back
Class Redshirt.svg Freshman
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 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, he rushed for then career-high 102 yards. [8] [9]

College statistics
SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GPAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
Kentucky Wildcats
2023 Redshirt Redshirt.svg
2024 12925906.427243.40
Career12925906.427243.40

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.
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