#16 Deion Colzie 2023-24 Football Roster

AS A SENIOR (2024)

• at TEXAS A&M (8/31): Saw playing time as a wide receiver in the 23-13 win
• NORTHERN ILLINOIS (9/7): Saw playing time on special teams in the game
• at PURDUE (9/15): Competed in the game and was targeted once
• MIAMI UNIVERSITY (9/22): Saw playing time in the win… targeted once
• LOUISVILLE (9/28): Competed for the the Irish in the game
• STANFORD (10/12): Saw playing time in the win… was targeted twice and made a 14-yard catch
• at GEORGIA TECH (10/19): Competed on special teams in the victory
• at NAVY (10/26): Saw playing time for the Irish
• FLORIDA STATE (11/09): Competed on offense in the win… pulled in a contested seven yard reception to score a touchdown for the Irish
• VIRGINIA (11/16): Saw playing time on offense… targeted twice with a pair two catches… longest catch of the game was 15 yards
• ARMY (11/23): Competed in the win for the Irish
• at USC (11/30): Saw playing time for the Irish
• INDIANA (12/20): Competed in the victory… targeted once… had an assisted tackle
• vs GEORGIA (1/2): Saw playing time on offense and special teams
• vs PENN STATE (1/9): Competed on offense and special teams for the Irish
• vs OHIO STATE (1/20): Saw playing time on offense and special teams

AS A JUNIOR (2023)

• Competed in five games during his junior season … Played in the first four of the season before suffering an injury and returning for the Sun Bowl in El Paso … Finished the season with three catches for 45 yards and a touchdown … Also a member of the hands team on special teams
• NAVY (8/26): Finished with three catches, totaling 45 yards and scoring on a 25-yard catch and run to extend the lead in the third quarter
• TENNESSEE STATE (9/2): Appeared in the 56-3 victory over the Tigers
• at NORTH CAROLINA STATE (9/9): Appeared in the 45-24 victory of the Wolfpack
• CENTRAL MICHIGAN (9/16): Competed in the 41-17 win over the Chippewas at Notre Dame Stadium
• OREGON STATE – TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL (12/29): Took the field in the bowl game victory over the Beavers

AS A SOPHOMORE (2022)

• Played in 12 of Notre Dame’s 13 games during the season. Finished with nine catches for 192 yards. Led the team with a 21.3 yards per reception average, highest among players with multiple catches.
• SYRACUSE (10/29): Caught three passes for 44 yards in the victory.
• NAVY (11/12): Caught two catches, gaining a career-best 50 yards. 29-yard reception on third down in the first quarter is the longest of his career.
• BOSTON COLLEGE (11/19): Finished with a catch for 23 yards, converting a key third down.
• USC (11/26): Tied a season-high with three catches and set a new season best with 75 receiving yards. Caught a 23-yard touchdown pass on a back-shoulder fade for his first career touchdown reception.
• South Carolina – TaxSlayer Gator Bowl (12/30): Made his first career start in the postseason matchup with the Gamecocks. Targeted three times in the victory.

AS A FRESHMAN (2021)

• Played in 11 games for the Irish in his rookie campaign and made four catches for 67 yards
• TOLEDO (9/11): Colzie made his collegiate debut with the Irish against Toledo and hauled in his first career reception for seven yards.
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (10/23): Reeled in his second catch of the year against the Trojans, this for 13 yards.
• NAVY (11/6): Had a season-high 31 yard catch in the win over the Midshipmen
• GEORGIA TECH (11/20): Grabbed another pass for 16 yards in the home finale

PREP AND PERSONAL

• Four-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals
• No. 72 player nationally, No. 10 wide receiver nationally, No. 33 player regionally and No. 9 player from Georgia by ESPN.com (86 Scout Grade)
• No. 114 player nationally, No. 14 wide receiver nationally and No. 13 player from Georgia by 247Sports.com
• No. 147 player nationally, No. 17 wide receiver nationally and No. 9 player from Georgia by Rivals (5.9 Rivals rank)
• Set to participate in the 2021 Polynesian Bowl on January 23 in Hawaii
• Invited to play in the 2021 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio and the 2021 Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando before both were cancelled
• Named to the Georgia All-State First Team by MaxPreps and The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Super 11
• Recorded 33 receptions for 597 yards and seven touchdowns in 2020, including a long reception of 74 yards.
• Added 82 yards on 12 carries and had 15 tackles on the defensive side of the ball as a senior
• As a junior, guided Athens Academy to the state quarterfinals in 2019
• Hauled in 34 receptions for 867 yards and 14 touchdowns during his junior season
• Played for coach Josh Alexander at Athens Academy
• Son of Yolanda Jackson and stepfather Frank Jackson
• Has three siblings; Alexa, Brittni and Careese
• Intends to major in business