NEED TO KNOW:

• Acquired: Signed by EDM 02/07/24
• CFL experience (Elks): 1(1)
• College: Austin Peay State University (2017-21)
• Highlights:
  • Elks Most Outstanding Defensive Player (2025)
  • In 2023, he selected as the IFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and named to the All-IFL First Team as a member of the Frisco Fighters of the IFL.
  • At Austin Peay, he earned First Team All-OVC selection in three straight years and was a two-time NCAA consensus All-American.

YEAR-BY-YEAR:

• 2025: Named the Elks Most Outstanding Defensive Player. Finished second on the team in tackles with 78 in 18 games, while playing halfback, safety, and SAM linebacker. Recorded two sacks, one interceptions, and led the team in pass knockdowns with 11.
• 2024: (Edmonton) Suited up for 16 games as a rookie, recording 51 defensive tackles, four interceptions, and two fumble recoveries.
• 2023: (Frisco Fighters/IFL) Led the league with eight interceptions and three interception returns for a touchdown. He also had 68 total tackles and 23 pass deflections in 16 games last season. Jackson had his rights claimed by the Orlando Guardians of the XFL in August of 2023.
• 2022: Received a rookie minicamp invite with the Baltimore Ravens.