Gamecocks make cut with WR target Tre Jackson

Wide receiver Tre Jackson of Baton Rouge, La., has strong ties to South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier through his father. Those relationships are a major reason the Gamecocks remain a major factor for Jackson, who cut his list to five on Wednesday night.

Jackson listed USC, North Carolina, Kansas State, Utah and Oklahoma as his top five schools. He attended USC’s Showcase camp last month but did not work out. Jackson also is a defensive back, but Spurrier wants him first for the offensive side. Jackson said Spurrier compared him to former Gamecocks star receiver Ace Sanders.

Jackson also camped at TCU and wants to visit North Carolina and Oklahoma this summer. He’d like to make his decision at the end of the summer or around the start of his football season.

Jackson’s father Jack Jackson starred at Florida under Spurrier.