Adoree Jackson serious about returning to USC

When Adoree’ Jackson says he is serious about returning to USC for his senior year, it’s not just rhetoric.

Jackson is one of the best DBs in the country and would potentially be a first-round pick if he left school for the NFL Draft. But Jackson is giving serious thought about returning to school for another year.

Adoree Jackson said he's not just "blowing smoke" about coming back to USC next year. No decision until after Bowl but his heart is at USC pic.twitter.com/78LSRShzQ8

— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) December 7, 2016

A few weeks ago, Jackson had said he “may” turn pro but emphasized he still has a lot he wants to accomplish.

He may have good reason to return to USC. The Trojans’ 8-game winning streak to end the regular season indicates they could be a national title contender next year. And Jackson can continue building his name and draft stock. He already boosted it with a two-interception game in the Trojans’ win over Washington.

Also consider that in addition to football, Jackson runs track for USC. He is a two-time Pac-12 long jump champion and may want to continue improving so he can one day try for the Olympics team.

Don’t automatically assume that just because he is one of the top juniors in the country, Jackson will leave for the draft.