| Georgia Bulldogs–No. 17 | |
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| Position | Defensive back |
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| Major | Agribusiness |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Gainesville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | North Hall (Gainesville, Georgia) |
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Daniel Warren Jackson is an American football defensive back for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Jackson attended North Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia. As a senior, Jackson played both running back and defensive back, totaling 1,785 all-purpose yards, 26 touchdowns, and four interceptions. [1] He decided to walk-on at the University of Georgia, following his high school career.
After redshirting and being a member of the scout team for his first two years on campus, Jackson earned significant playing time in 2021. [1] Against Arkansas, he blocked a punt, leading to a touchdown, before leading the team in tackles the following week. [2] [3] Jackson finished the 2021 season with over 35 tackles, becoming a leader on Georgia's defense. [4] The following season, he played in seven games, recording 16 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup before his season was prematurely ended due to injury. [5] [6] [7] In 2023, Jackson returned from his injury, playing in the season opener against UT Martin. [8] He finished the season with 20 tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception before announcing that he would return to Georgia in 2024. [9]
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