Jacolby George
| Carolina Panthers | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 25, 2003 |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 172 lb (78 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Plantation (Plantation, Florida) |
| College: | Miami (2021–2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jacolby George (born January 25, 2003) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.
Early life and high school
[edit]George attended Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida. He was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Miami Hurricanes over offers from schools such as Georgia Tech, Penn State, Pittsburgh, UCF and West Virginia.[1]
College career
[edit]In his first two collegiate seasons in 2021 and 2022, George appeared in 16 games, where he totaled 20 receptions for 313 yards and a touchdown.[2][3][4] In week 2 of the 2023 season, he caught three touchdowns as he helped the Hurricanes beat Texas A&M.[5] In week 11, George tallied five receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Florida State.[6] He finished the 2023 season with 57 receptions for 864 yards and eight touchdowns, earning third-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honors.[7] In week 2 of the 2024 season, George hauled in six receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown in a win over Ball State.[8]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
172 lb (78 kg) |
31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.64 s | 1.62 s | 2.64 s | 6.77 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) |
10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) | |||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10] | ||||||||||||
On May 8, 2025, George signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (3 June 2020). "Plantation star receiver Jacolby George commits to Miami Hurricanes". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Jacolby George". Sports Reference. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (14 November 2023). "Hurricanes' Jacolby George emerging as top target despite offensive woes". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Ferman, Garry (28 March 2024). "Miami WR Jacolby George looking for continued progress". CaneSport.com. On3.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Sandle, Justice (26 August 2024). "The Most Underrated Wide Receiver In The ACC: Jacolby George". Miami Hurricanes on SI. SI.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Miller Degnan, Susan. "Quiet demeanor but fighting spirit, Jacolby George straining to revive Miami passing game". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Barry. "UM's Cristobal explains why UM kept George after costly penalties and gives injury updates". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Wilson, David. "After 2 quiet weeks, Jacolby George breaks out in UM's latest rout. 'You've got to share'". Miami Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Jacolby George Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ "Jacolby George College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ Hill, Kassidy. "Panthers sign 6 draft picks, 19 undrafted free agents ahead of rookie minicamp". Panthers.com.