Lake Erie College

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Troy High School and played under Head Coach Matt Burgbacher as a Trojan... was named the Ohio Prep Sportswriters’ Association Division II Defensive Player of the Year, the Southwest District Division II Defensive Player of the Year, and the Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division Defensive Player of the Year... was the first Troy player to be named the state’s top defensive player since 1996... prior to his senior year was moved from strong safety to outside linebacker/defensive end... in 2018, notched 168 tackles, 20 tackles-for-loss, 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and  two fumble recoveries... on special teams, he recorded five tackles inside the 20-yard line on kickoffs... helped guide the Trojans to their third GWOC North title in a row, third consecutive playoff appearance, and second 10-win season in the past three years...Became a full-time starter at strong safety his sophomore year, earning all-conference and all-district honors...

PERSONAL: Born on July 3, 2000... is the son of Shane and Nichole Jackson... has a sister, Brooklyn... majoring in biology with hopes of becoming a doctor...