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)
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 attended The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia. He was rated as the 24th best linebacker[ by whom? ] and committed to play college football for the Virginia Cavaliers over offers from Duke, Northwestern, and Texas A&M. [1]

College career

Virginia

As a freshman in 2019, Jackson tallied 28 tackles with one being for a loss, and half a sack. [2] In week 8 of the 2020 season, he notched a career 16 tackles in a loss to Miami. [3] Jackson finished the 2020 season with 105 tackles with six going for a loss, two and a half sacks, two pass deflections, a forced fumble, and two receptions for 34 yards. [2] In 2021, he notched 117 tackles with six being for a loss, two and a half sacks, and two pass deflections. [2] In week 9 of the 2022 season versus Miami, Jackson recorded 14 tackles with half a tackle being for a loss, and a pass deflection, and he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) linebacker of the week. [4] He finished the season with 104 tackles and five sacks, earning second-team all-ACC. [5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jackson entered the NCAA transfer portal. [6]

Iowa

Jackson transferred to play for the Iowa Hawkeyes to finish out his career. [7] In week 2 of the 2023 season, versus Iowa State, he totaled nine tackles in a win. [8] In week 5, Jackson was named the Big Ten Conference co-defensive player of the week in a 26-16 win over Michigan State. [9] For his performance on the 2023 season, he was named third-team all-Big Ten. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Simmons, Chad. "Nick Jackson to Virginia: "I committed to my dream school". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Nick Jackson College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Shifflett, John (October 31, 2022). "Virginia football notebook: Nick Jackson named ACC Linebacker of the Week". Daily Progress. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Thomas, Nathan (September 2, 2023). "College Football: Linebackers Jackson and Higgins ready to continue Iowa's defensive standard". Globe Gazette. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ Dochterman, Scott. "Transfer Nick Jackson providing Iowa defense with versatility, leadership". The Athletic. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Hawkeyes Cooper DeJean, Nick Jackson earn Big Ten recognition". KCCI. October 2, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  10. ↑ 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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