Kobe Savage (born February 12, 2001) is an American football safety for the Oregon Ducks. He previously played for the Texas A&M–Commerce Lions, the Tyler Apaches and the Kansas State Wildcats.
| Oregon Ducks – No. 5 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Communication Studies |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 12, 2001 Paris, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Paris (Paris, Texas) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Early life and high school
editSavage attended Paris High School located in Paris, Texas. Coming out of high school, Savage decided to commit to play college football for the Texas A&M–Commerce Lions.[1]
College career
editTexas A&M–Commerce
editSavage spent his first season at Texas A&M-Commerce in 2019 where he used the season to redshirt.[2]
Tyler JC
editSavage decided to transfer to play at Tyler Junior College.[3][4] During his two seasons at Tyler, Savage totaled 100 tackles, four pass deflections, and six interceptions.[5]
Kansas State
editAfter two season at Tyler College, Savage decided to commit to play Division I football for the Kansas State Wildcats for the 2022 season.[6][7] In Savage's first season with the Wildcats he tallied 58 tackles, three interceptions, and a forced fumble, in ten starts before he tore his ACL causing him to miss the team's final four games.[8][9] For his performance in the 2022 season, Savage was named the Big-12 defensive newcomer of the year, while also being named second team all Big-12.[10] During the 2023 season, Savage notched 57 tackles with three being for a loss, and three interceptions, while once again being named second team all Big-12.[11] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Savage decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[12][13]
Oregon
editSavage decided to transfer to play for the Oregon Ducks.[14][15]
References
edit- ^ Weber, Alex (20 December 2023). "Former Kansas State safety Kobe Savage commits to Oregon". On3.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Robinett, Kellis. "K-State Wildcats Football: Kobe Savage juco transfer story". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Maher, Katie (11 December 2023). "Kobe Savage to transfer out of K-State football". WIBW. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Lovergine, Vince (20 December 2023). "Former K-State safety commits to Oregon". WIBW. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ La Rue, Israel (20 December 2023). "Kansas State Safety Kobe Savage Commits to Oregon Ducks". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Torres, Max (13 December 2023). "Kansas State Safety Kobe Savage Visiting Oregon This Weekend, Per Report". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Young, Derek (14 December 2021). "Savage's father discusses commitment to K-State". Rivals.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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Robinett, Kellis. "K-State Wildcats football defender Kobe Savage will transfer". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Crepea, James (24 April 2024). "Safety Kobe Savage came to Oregon to improve draft stock playing in pro style defense". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Crepea, James (31 January 2024). "Oregon football safety Kobe Savage 'faster than any safety I've seen,' former Kansas State teammate says". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.