Kobe Savage
| No. 5 – Oregon Ducks | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 12, 2001 Paris, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Paris (Paris, Texas) |
| College |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Kobe Savage (born February 12, 2001) is an American college football safety for the Oregon Ducks. He previously played for the Texas A&M–Commerce Lions, the Tyler Apaches and the Kansas State Wildcats.
Early life
Savage attended Paris High School in Paris, Texas, where he initially played quarterback before switching to safety as a senior.[1] He committed to play college football for the Texas A&M–Commerce Lions.[2]
College career
Texas A&M–Commerce
Savage took a redshirt in his lone season at Texas A&M-Commerce in 2019.[2]
Tyler JC
Savage transfer to play at Tyler Junior College, where he totaled 100 tackles, four pass deflections, and six interceptions in two seasons.[3]
Kansas State
After two season at Tyler College, Savage committed to play Division I football for the Kansas State Wildcats for the 2022 season.[3] In his first season with the Wildcats he tallied 58 tackles, three interceptions, and a forced fumble, in ten starts before missing the final four games due to an ACL tear.[4][5] For his performance in the 2022 season, Savage was named the Big 12 Conference defensive newcomer of the year and earned second-team all-Big 12 honors.[6] In 2023, he notched 57 tackles with three being for a loss, and three interceptions, while once again being named second-team all Big-12.[7] After the season, Savage entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[8]
Oregon
Savage transferred to play for the Oregon Ducks.[7]
References
- ^ Robinett, Kellis. "K-State Wildcats Football: Kobe Savage juco transfer story". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b Weber, Alex (20 December 2023). "Former Kansas State safety Kobe Savage commits to Oregon". On3.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b La Rue, Israel (20 December 2023). "Kansas State Safety Kobe Savage Commits to Oregon Ducks". Oregon Ducks on SI. SI.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Robinett, Kellis. "K-State expects comeback story for Kobe Savage now that he is 'full go' after injury". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Green, Arne (28 July 2023). "Kansas State football safety Kobe Savage back on track after injury". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Peery, Wade (17 December 2023). "Report: Kansas State transfer safety Kobe Savage expected to commit to Oregon". On3.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b Crepea, James (20 December 2023). "Former Kansas State safety Kobe Savage commits to Oregon football". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Green, Arne. "Kansas State football safety Kobe Savage enters transfer portal". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 22 July 2024.