Nick Jackson (American football)

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Nick Jackson
Iowa Hawkeyes–No. 10
Position Linebacker
ClassGraduate Student
Major Commerce
Personal information
Born: (2001-01-05) January 5, 2001 (age 23)
Atlanta, Georgia
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career history
College
High school The Lovett School (Atlanta, Georgia)
Career highlights and awards

Nick Jackson (born January 5, 2001) is an American football linebacker for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He previously played for the Virginia Cavaliers.

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Early life and high school

Jackson was born in Atlanta, Georgia where he attended high school at The Lovett School. Coming out of high school, Jackson was rated as the 24th best linebacker, where he held offers from Duke, Northwestern, Texas A&M and Virginia. [1] Jackson decided to commit to play college football for the Virginia Cavaliers. [2] [3]

College career

Virginia

In Jackson's first career season in 2019, he tallied 28 tackles with one being for a loss, and half a sack. [4] In week eight of the 2020 season, Jackson notched a career 16 tackles in a loss to Miami. [5] Jackson finished the 2020 season with 103 tackles with six going for a loss, two and a half sacks, two pass deflections, a forced fumble, and two receptions for 34 yards. [6] During the 2021 season, Jackson notched 117 tackles with six being for a loss, two and a half sacks, and two pass deflections. [7] In week nine of the 2022 season versus Miami 14 tackles with half a tackle being for a loss, and a pass deflection, where he was named the ACC linebacker of the week for his performance. [8] Jackson finished the 2022 season with 104 tackles and five sacks, where for his performance he was named second team all ACC. [9] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jackson decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. [10] [11]

Iowa

Jackson decided to transfer to play for the Iowa Hawkeyes to finish out his career. [12] [13] In week two of the 2023 season, Versus Iowa State, Jackson totaled nine tackles in a win. [14] In week five, Jackson was named the Big Ten co-defensive player of the week in a 26-16 win over Michigan State. [15] For his performance on the 2023 season, Jackson was named third team all Big-Ten. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Simmons, Chad. "Nick Jackson to Virginia: "I committed to my dream school"Nick Jackson to Virginia: "I committed to my dream school"". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Incoming Virginia Linebacker Nick Jackson mentored by former Cavaliers Chris Slade, Tony Covington". The Daily Progress. December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ Doughtry, Doug (October 25, 2018). "UVa football: Atlanta LB Jackson commits to Cavaliers". Roanoke Times. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Nick Jackson 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ Wood, Norm (November 11, 2020). "'I was always a Virginia fan.' Nick Jackson is an impact linebacker for the Cavaliers". Daily Press. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Nick Jackson 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Nick Jackson 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ Shifflett, John (October 31, 2022). "Virginia football notebook: Nick Jackson named ACC Linebacker of the Week". Daily Progress. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Virginia football captain Nick Jackson is entering his name in the transfer portal, but hasn't ruled out a return to the Cavaliers". News & Advance. December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  10. ↑ Barber, Mike (January 30, 2023). "Stuck in the portal: Virginia's All-ACC linebacker one of more than 120 ACC players who hasn't found a new home". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  11. ↑ Stone, Ethan (February 5, 2023). "Nick Jackson, former Virginia LB, shares appreciation for fans, teammates after entering transfer portal". Saturday Down South. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  12. ↑ Newton, Matt (February 8, 2023). "Former UVA Linebacker Nick Jackson Transfers to Iowa". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  13. ↑ Thomas, Nathan (September 2, 2023). "College Football: Linebackers Jackson and Higgins ready to continue Iowa's defensive standard". Globe Gazette. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  14. ↑ Dochterman, Scott. "Transfer Nick Jackson providing Iowa defense with versatility, leadership". The Athletic. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Hawkeyes Cooper DeJean, Nick Jackson earn Big Ten recognition". KCCI. October 2, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  16. ↑ Steppe, John. "Nick Jackson's year with Iowa football has been 'short time,' but 'great time'". The Gazette. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
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