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USC wide receiver Michael Jackson III enters the transfer portal

Erik-McKinneyby:Erik McKinney•12/05/23•

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USC wide receiver Michael Jackson III runs for a touchdown against Cal (WeAreSC/Acscottphotography)

USC wide receiver Michael Jackson III entered his name into the transfer portal on Tuesday evening. He becomes the ninth Trojan to do so this offseason.

Jackson came to USC as a four-star prospect in the 2021 class and made an impact as a true freshman. He caught 12 passes for 116 yards while playing in eight games that season. He made a bigger impact the following year, grabbing 17 passes for 236 yards and four touchdowns. He also added 72 yards rushing on two carries, and returned 11 punts for 70 yards. Jackson did that while battling injuries throughout the season that forced him to miss five regular season games as well as the conference championship game against Utah.

Jackson again missed some time during the 2023 season but finished with 17 receptions for 146 yards and a touchdown. He also would have had a punt return touchdown against Stanford if not for a holding penalty.

While he battled injuries, it always felt as though Jackson could have produced more had he been given more opportunities. He was ready to contribute anytime he touched the field. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him land at a new program and make a quick impact.

USC Transfer Portal Entries

Follow along with the WeAreSC Transfer Portal Tracker as we keep up to date on all transfer portal movement for USC with players going in and players committing to the Trojans.

Track portal activity

While the NCAA transfer portal database is private, the On3 Network has streamlined the reporting process tracking player movement.

If you find yourself asking, ‘How can I track transfer portal activity?’ our well-established network of reporters and contacts across college athletics keeps you up to speed in several ways, from articles written about players as they enter and exit the transfer portal or find their new destination, to our social media channels, to the On3 Transfer Portal.

The transfer portal wire provides a real-time feed of player activity, including basic player profile information, transfer portal ranking and original On3 Industry recruiting ranking, as well as NIL valuation (name, image and likeness).

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

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