Defensive back JC Jackson walks off the field with defensive backs coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim after practice last month. (Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post)Maryland sophomore defensive back J.C. Jackson will not play in Saturday’s season opener due to an “academic matter,” the school announced prior to kickoff. Jackson, the former Florida defensive back who transferred to Maryland just prior to the start of fall camp, was in uniform on Saturday and warmed up with the team. Jackson had been named a starting cornerback when the team released the two-deep depth chart earlier this week. While the legal process took its course, Jackson transferred to Riverside Community College (Calif.) and played in six games last season, finishing with 25 tackles and two forced fumbles.

Source: Washington Post September 03, 2016 16:12 UTC