What Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor said about running back Sy'veon Wilkerson
Jackson State football is without its leading rusher from last season, according to coach T.C. Taylor. The first-year coach confirmed that Sy'veon Wilkerson is no longer with the program following JSU's spring game on Saturday at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
"Sy'veon Wilkerson is no longer a part of Jackson State right now," Taylor said following the spring game.
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Taylor confirmed the sophomore had not practiced with the team this spring on April 7.
“He’s still part of our team for now,” Taylor said then. “Sy’Veon is trying to figure some things out right now. He’s a part of this team until he tells us he’s not. But he’s trying to figure some things out. We’ve got to focus on the guys that’s in here now.”
Wilkerson had 227 carries for 1,152 yards and nine TDs in 13 games last season. He had a season-high 214 yards and and two TDs in Jackson State's 41-14 victory over Texas Southern on Nov. 5.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor updates on Sy'veon Wilkerson
