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TBT: Before Adoree' Jackson starred at USC, he was Serra HS legend

Published Jul. 13, 2016 1:02 p.m. ET

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Get Adoree' Jackson the ball, then get out of his way and watch the magic happen.

The junior at USC, heading into his third season as a starting cornerback for the Trojans, has also made an impact on offense and a receiver and in the kicking game as a return man.

All told, Jackson has 84 career tackles and one interception (naturally, returned for a 46-yard touchdown), 37 catches for 552 yards and 5 scores plus two additional special teams touchdowns during his USC tenure.

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Oh yeah, he's also a two-time All-American in the long jump who could see the Olympics and/or the NFL in his future.

Whew ... this guy is good.

But before Jackson took his talents to Troy, he starred at Serra, the same high school which produced USC (and future NFL receivers) Robert Woods and Marqise Lee.

During the 2013 season, Jackson earned a bevy of high school All-American and Player of the Year honors and it's easy to see why ... Jackson gained 639 yards on 66 carries with 5 TDs and caught 38 passes for 812 yards with 7 TDs. Add in 36 tackles, six interceptions (three for scores) on defense and a trio TDs on returns, you have a very special player.

In our latest 'Throwback Thursday' from our Prep Zone archives, check out Jackson's 92-yard punt return and 93-yard kickoff return -- both for touchdowns -- in his final game at Serra, a 38-35 loss to Chaminade in the CIF Western Division final.