B/R AM: UGA's New Recruit: 6'11", 340 Pounds
Georgia's newest football recruit is unique for two reasons:
- He's a former hoops prospect who just turned down G League and overseas offers
- He's 6'11" and 340 pounds
Meet 20-year-old Jahzare Jackson:
➤ He played basketball at Overtime Elite for the last three years. (He played AAU with Bronny James before that.)
➤ In May, he declared for the NBA draft -- which listed him at 7' -- but went undrafted
➤ He got invited to an FSU camp in June, which opened his recruitment, which led him to Georgia as an offensive tackle
Here he is in a football setting ↓
Nick Carlisle @NCarlisleRivalsOne of the most intriguing prospects at the Elite Camp today. 6'9 Jahzare Jackson, former basketball player, learning to play offensive tackle. Nearly everyone saw him walk in and wanted to know who he was. Remember the name. <a href="https://twitter.com/Osceola_Rivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Osceola_Rivals</a> <br><br>Here's a 1-on-1 rep from today. <a href="https://t.co/rfTx4zUKL0">pic.twitter.com/rfTx4zUKL0</a>
(If you were wondering: There's been one 6'11"-plus NFL player ever.)