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DeSean Jackson documentary explores USC recruiting saga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 12:39 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

DeSean Jackson documentary explores USC recruiting saga

Summary

The documentary "Go Deep" aired Thursday on Amazon Prime, detailing DeSean Jackson's recruiting experience with Pete Carroll and Ed Orgeron at USC. Jackson, initially committed to USC, ultimately chose California, citing issues with the team's handling of his preferred jersey number. Carroll and Orgeron pitched their excitement, emphasizing proximity and support for Jackson's family, but he felt disrespected by jersey allocation decisions at USC. Jackson went on to have a successful college career at California, where he wore the No. 1 jersey.

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Key Details

•DeSean Jackson's recruiting visit with USC aired in "Go Deep."
•Jackson initially committed to USC but changed his mind.
•He was unhappy about jersey number allocation at USC.
•Jackson chose to play at California, wearing No. 1.
•He had a strong college career, including over 1,000 yards in a season.

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12:39 AMYahoo Sports — DeSean Jackson documentary reveals why USC target spurned Pete Carroll, Ed Orgeron

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Pete Carroll and Ed Orgeron's recruiting pitch to Desean Jackson is shown in "Go Deep."In another universe, DeSean Jackson might have played college football at USC. After Jackson’s documentary, “Go...
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