Sy'veon Wilkerson Enters Transfer Portal
Former Jackson State running back Sy'veon Wilkerson has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Last week, JSU head coach T.C. Taylor confirmed with reporters that Wilkerson was no longer a member of the Tigers football team.
Jackson State running back Sy'veon Wilkerson (26) pushes forward as offensive lineman Kirk Ford (70) holds back Grambling defensive lineman Wesley Green (92) during an NCAA college football game in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. JSU won 66-24. Tcl Grambling Jackson State
In a Monday morning tweet, Wilkerson confirmed he was "Officially In Transfer Portal."
Last season, Deion Sanders noted his thoughts on Wilkerson to HBCU Legends:
"To have a running back who's consistent. And I truly mean consistent. The way he practices, the way he goes about his job, and he's physical. He could run by you. He could run through you, as well as catches the ball out of the backfield."
Wilkerson, the Tigers leading rusher in 2022, had 227 attempts for 1,190 yards, averaged 5.1 yards/rush, and nine rushing touchdowns.
Rumors have the immensely talented running back interested in re-joining Coach Deion Sanders in Colorado. Nevertheless, Wilkerson will have his suitors. He will land on his feet in the HBCU football landscape or a Power 5 program.