Jackson attended Overton High School (Nashville), where was rated a three-star recruit and top-25 prospect in Tennessee in 2016.
After nabbing five interceptions that season, he was named to The Tennessean’s 2016 Dandy Dozen and led the Bobcats to the second round of the 2016 Class 6A state playoffs.
Jackson wasn’t invited to the NFL Scouting Combine but did participate in Tennesee’s Pro Day in 2021, where he ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash and recorded solid numbers in the vertical jump (37 inches) and broad jump (10 feet, 3 inches).
He shares the alma mater with six-time MLB All-Star Mookie Betts and former NFL linebacker Jeff Gooch, who spent the 1996-2005 seasons in the league with the Buccaneers and Lions.
Jackson grew up in Antioch, a neighborhood of Nashville, and was a Titans fan.
“My uncle owns a suite box inside the stadium,” he said upon being drafted by Tennessee. “I’d go to the games and sit in the box and eat food, and just enjoy the game.”
Jackson was at his uncle’s home when he received a draft call from the Titans; he called it “super special” to share that moment with his family.
The 24-year-old joins Harrison Smith (Knoxville) in hailing from Tennessee.
4. Oh Captain, my captain
Just last week, Jackson joined former Volunteer Ugo Amadi as guest captains for Overton as the Bobcats took on Cane Ridge High School.
Overton fell to Cane Ridge.
5. Creature of habit and thrower of strikes
Jackson’s pregame ritual involves walking around on the field and eating a bag of Skittles, his favorite candy.
He also enjoys bowling “because it helps me clear my head.” His best score is a 280 out of a possible 300.
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