Jamarion Wilcox is an American football running back for the Kentucky Wildcats.
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]
| Season | Games | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | |||
| Kentucky Wildcats | |||||||||||
| 2023 | Redshirt 
| ||||||||||
| 2024 | 12 | 92 | 590 | 6.4 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 0 | ||
| Career | 12 | 92 | 590 | 6.4 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ Atkins, Austin (January 13, 2023). "Top 10 Running Back, Jamarion Wilcox, Commits to Kentucky". KY Insider. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ Vaught, Larry (August 23, 2024). "Wilcox draws comparison to UK greats". The Interior Journal. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hale, Jon. "Kentucky football lands recruit who could be Wildcats' next great running back". Lexington Herald Ledger.
- ^ Hale, Jon. "A new running back option has emerged for Kentucky football after preseason scrimmage". Lexington Herald Ledger.
- ^ Bruner, Jonathon. "Kentucky football turns to redshirt freshman Jamarion Wilcox in pivotal Auburn matchup". Kentucky Kernel. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ Hale, Jon. "UK football stock watch: Jamarion Wilcox looks like a potential stud for the Wildcats". Lexington Herald Ledger.
- ^ Hale, Jon. "Why Jamarion Wilcox has finally landed a featured role for Kentucky football's offense". Lexington Herald Ledger.
- ^ Roush, Nick (November 5, 2024). "Kentucky Finally Fed Jamarion Wilcox but Ugly Offensive Issues Persist". On3. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
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