Pros and Cons of Each of 5-Star CB Adoree' Jackson's Top 10 Schools

One of the top high school football players in the country is Adoree' Jackson of Gardena Serra High School in Los Angeles.

Jackson is a coveted cornerback recruit who has offers from many of the nation's elite programs.

Originally from Illinois, Jackson recently revealed his list of top-10 schools, which can be seen at Scout.com. Looking at his list, it's easy to see why Jackson has such a tough decision to make. Every school on the list is impressive.

Jackson will have to weigh his options between the two Los Angeles programs, decide if he wants to return closer to his home state, pick an SEC powerhouse or play in Florida for one the Sunshine State juggernauts. 

Florida

Pros: The Gators are always among the most talented teams in the country and play in the SEC, the premier conference in college football. They have a great fanbase, a defensive-minded head coach and offer him the chance to form a smothering cornerback duo with 2013 signee Vernon Hargreaves III. Jackson would be in the hunt for a BCS bowl/playoff berth every year in Gainesville.

Cons: Florida is not close to Los Angeles or Illinois. A Midwestern kid at heart, Jackson could be in for a culture shock. The Gators also boast a stacked depth chart at defensive back, so there will be stiff competition for playing time. 

Florida State

Pros: The Seminoles' defense is based on speed and athleticism, which suits Jackson well. Florida State also is known for producing great defensive backs, so Jackson would receive great coaching and be properly developed. The support for the program around Tallahassee is intense, and the Seminoles are loaded with young talent.

Cons: The Seminoles play in the ACC, so Jackson will not get to face the outstanding weekly competition he would face in the SEC. There is also a question about how comfortable Jackson would be playing so far from home. 

Illinois

Pros: Signing with the Illini would place Jackson back in his home state where he would be comfortable. He also is a solid basketball player, and Illinois has one of the top hoops programs in the country, which could peak his interest. He would immediately be the most talented player on the Illini roster and would start as a true freshman.

Cons: The Illini are not a powerhouse program in the Big Ten and are not going to win the conference anytime soon. Jackson would not win as often at Illinois as he would at other schools on his list. There are also several other schools on his list that boast superior weather to Illinois. 

LSU

Pros: Signing with the Illini would place Jackson back in his home state where he would be comfortable. He also is a solid basketball player, and Illinois has one of the top hoops programs in the country, which could peak his interest. He would immediately be the most talented player on the Illini roster and would start as a true freshman.

Cons: The Illini are not a powerhouse program in the Big Ten and are not going to win the conference anytime soon. Jackson would not win as often at Illinois as he would at other schools on his list. There are also several other schools on his list that boast superior weather to Illinois. 

Michigan

Pros: Signing with Michigan would put Jackson back in the Midwest, but unlike Illinois, Michigan is a powerhouse program. The Wolverines have a roster full of young talent and will be in the mix for a BCS bow/playoff berth in the coming seasons. Greg Mattison is one of the top defensive minds in the nation and playing in his scheme would help prepare Jackson for the NFL. Michigan has outstanding tradition, good facilities and plays in front of more than 100,000 people every home game.

Cons: Aside from not being in the SEC and having poor weather at times, there are not many cons with Michigan.

Notre Dame

Pros: South Bend is in Indiana, so should Jackson sign with Notre Dame, he would not be far from Illinois. The Irish are coming off a BCS title-game berth and have recruited at an elite clip, meaning Jackson would be joining a winning program that boasts many other former elite recruits.

Notre Dame is one of the most storied sports programs in the world, and the tradition surrounding the program is fantastic. The Irish also boast terrific academics. Earning a degree from Notre Dame is a great accomplishment.

Cons: Other than the wintry weather and a culture that is not for everybody, Notre Dame is another program that does not have many cons. Also, given Brian Kelly's flirtation with the NFL this offseason, the question remains, how much longer will be stay in South Bend?

Oklahoma State

Pros: If he is serious about playing offense, Oklahoma State would be a good fit for Jackson. The Cowboys run a high-scoring offense that puts its playmakers in favorable positions and exploits matchups. Although Jackson is a talented cornerback, he could go to Stillwater and be head coach Mike Gundy's version of Oregon's De'Anthony Thomas. Jackson would see significant playing time as a true freshman.

Cons: Oklahoma State scores many points, but the Cowboys are not as elite as other schools on Jackson's list. Several of his other schools boast superior talent

Tennessee

Pros: With Butch Jones having taken the reins, the Vols have an upstart feel to their program. Tennessee has one of the top recruiting classes in the country and is on its way back to re-establishing itself as an SEC powerhouse. Tennessee has excellent facilities, a great stadium, large fanbase and a history of winning. Jackson would warrant playing time as a true freshman for the Volunteers. 

Cons: Jones is an unproven coach in the SEC and questions linger about whether he can coach as well as he has recruited. The SEC is the nation's premier conference, and the Volunteers have not exactly been setting it on fire in recent seasons. 

UCLA

Pros: UCLA has a great campus in West Los Angeles (Westwood) that is right next to the beach. The Bruins are led by Jim Mora, a players' coach who has injected a renewed sense of enthusiasm and confidence into the program.

Mora also is a defensive backs coach at heart and has been a head coach and defensive coordinator in the NFL. Jackson would receive personal coaching from Mora every day, which would surely refine his technique and prepare him for the NFL. UCLA also has great academics. If Jackson wishes to play basketball, the hoops program is as storied as Notre Dame football.

Cons: The Bruins are always in the shadow of their crosstown rival USC. They have not been an elite football team in recent seasons, and the men's basketball program will always be the focus of the athletic department, not the football program. Mora could bolt for the NFL before Jackson graduates.

USC

Pros: USC has a great tradition of winning, a talented roster, excellent facilities and has been a pipeline for Serra High School recruits (George Farmer, Robert Woods, Marqise Lee) throughout the years. The Trojans are the premier program on the West Coast and routinely put players in the NFL.

USC has an outstanding track program, which would feature Jackson as a sprinter and long jumper. The Trojans' football coaching staff has shown it is open to its players running track. Defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast also is the defensive backs coach and has an NFL resume. Jackson could play both cornerback and receiver before he leaves Troy.

Cons: There are stability questions surrounding the program, as Lane Kiffin is on the hot seat. The Trojans also will still be feeling the effects for several seasons of their scholarship reductions, which will affect their depth and, eventually, their performance on the field. USC also does not have a favorable national perception. Many schools negatively recruit against the Trojans.

Edwin Weathersby is the College Football Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. He has worked in scouting/player personnel departments for three professional football teams, including the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns.