Kobe Savage

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Kobe Savage
Oregon Ducks – No. 5
PositionSafety
ClassSenior
MajorCommunication Studies
Personal information
Born: (2001-02-12) February 12, 2001 (age 23)
Paris, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight207 lb (94 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolParis (Paris, Texas)
Career highlights and awards

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.

Early life and high school

Savage 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

Texas A&M–Commerce

Savage spent his first season at Texas A&M-Commerce in 2019 where he used the season to redshirt.[2]

Tyler JC

Savage 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

After two season at Tyler College, Savage decided to commit to play Divison 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

Savage decided to transfer to play for the Oregon Ducks.[14][15]

References

  1. ^ Weber, Alex. "Former Kansas State safety Kobe Savage commits to Oregon". On3.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  2. ^ Robinett, Kellis. "K-State Wildcats Football: Kobe Savage juco transfer story". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  3. ^ Maher, Katie. "Kobe Savage to transfer out of K-State football". WIBW. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  4. ^ Lovergine, Vince. "Former K-State safety commits to Oregon". WIBW. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  5. ^ La Rue, Israel. "Kansas State Safety Kobe Savage Commits to Oregon Ducks". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  6. ^ Torres, Max. "Kansas State Safety Kobe Savage Visiting Oregon This Weekend, Per Report". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  7. ^ Young, Derek. "Savage's father discusses commitment to K-State". Rivals.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  8. ^ Robinett, Kellis. "K-State expects comeback story for Kobe Savage now that he is 'full go' after injury". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  9. ^ Green, Arne. "Kansas State football safety Kobe Savage back on track after injury". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  10. ^ Peery, Wade. "Report: Kansas State transfer safety Kobe Savage expected to commit to Oregon". On3.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  11. ^ Crepea, James. "Former Kansas State safety Kobe Savage commits to Oregon football". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  12. ^ Green, Arne. "Kansas State football safety Kobe Savage enters transfer portal". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  13. ^ Robinett, Kellis. "K-State Wildcats football defender Kobe Savage will transfer". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  14. ^ Crepea, James. "Safety Kobe Savage came to Oregon to improve draft stock playing in pro style defense". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  15. ^ Crepea, James. "Oregon football safety Kobe Savage 'faster than any safety I've seen,' former Kansas State teammate says". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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