Cameron Skattebo (born February 5, 2002) is an

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for the

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. He previously played for the

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Early life and high school

Cameron Skattebo playing football at Rio Linda High School

Skattebo was born in

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where he attended high school at

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. In his junior season, Skattebo rushed for 3,550 yards and 42 touchdowns as he helped his team win a state championship. Skattebo committed to play

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for the

College career

Sacramento State

In Skattebo's first career season in 2021, he rushed for 520 yards and six touchdowns on 57 carries. For his performance on the 2021 season, Skattebo was named third team all Big Sky. In the 2022 season, Skattebo had a breakout season rushing for 1,382 yards and seven touchdowns, while also throwing for a touchdown, and returning an onside kick for a touchdown. As a result, he was named first team all Big Sky and the Big Sky offensive player of the year. He was also named a FCS All American. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Skattebo entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Arizona State

Skattebo decided to transfer to play for the

. In week four of the 2023 season versus

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, Skattebo completed two of his three passing attempts for 42 yards, rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown, while also hauling in 79 receiving yards and a touchdown. In week 12, Skattebo made his first career start at quarterback against the Oregon Ducks where he completed two of his six passes for 45 yards and an interception.

References

External links

Arizona State Sun Devils bio

Sacramento State Hornets bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Skattebo, Cameron 2002 births Living people Players of American football from Sacramento County, California American football running backs Rio Linda High School alumni Sacramento State Hornets football players Arizona State Sun Devils football players