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*[[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]] (2022–present) |
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'''Landon Jackson''' (born January 2, 2003) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas Razorbacks]]. |
'''Landon Jackson''' (born January 2, 2003) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas Razorbacks]]. He previously played for the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]]. |
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==High school career== |
==High school career== |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Jackson played in five games as a true freshman at LSU in 2021. After one year at LSU, he transferred to the [[University of Arkansas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2021/dec/12/pleasant-grove-grad-landon-jackson-commits-to-hogs/|title=Pleasant Grove grad Landon Jackson commits to Hogs|publisher=The Texarkana Gazette}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2021/12/12/de-landon-jackson-commits-arkansas-football-lsu-transfer/6486974001/|title=Arkansas football lands commit from LSU transfer Landon Jackson|publisher=Southwest Times Record}}</ref> In his first year at Arkansas in 2022, he played in all 13 games with seven starts and had 23 tackles and three sacks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/aug/05/bigger-stronger-faster/|title=Bigger, stronger, faster: Jackson poster boy for UA strength staff|publisher=Arkansas Democrat Gazette}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/college/football/2023/07/20/sec-notebook-arkansas-landon-jackson-emerging-star-on-off-field/70437062007/|title=SEC notebook: Arkansas' Landon Jackson emerging star|publisher=Austin-American Statesman}}</ref> Jackson returned to Arkansas his junior year in 2023.<ref |
Jackson played in five games as a true freshman at LSU in 2021. After one year at LSU, he transferred to the [[University of Arkansas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2021/dec/12/pleasant-grove-grad-landon-jackson-commits-to-hogs/|title=Pleasant Grove grad Landon Jackson commits to Hogs|publisher=The Texarkana Gazette}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2021/12/12/de-landon-jackson-commits-arkansas-football-lsu-transfer/6486974001/|title=Arkansas football lands commit from LSU transfer Landon Jackson|publisher=Southwest Times Record}}</ref> In his first year at Arkansas in 2022, he played in all 13 games with seven starts and had 23 tackles and three sacks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/aug/05/bigger-stronger-faster/|title=Bigger, stronger, faster: Jackson poster boy for UA strength staff|publisher=Arkansas Democrat Gazette}}</ref><ref name=star>{{cite web|url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/college/football/2023/07/20/sec-notebook-arkansas-landon-jackson-emerging-star-on-off-field/70437062007/|title=SEC notebook: Arkansas' Landon Jackson emerging star|publisher=Austin-American Statesman}}</ref> Jackson returned to Arkansas his junior year in 2023.<ref name=star/> He started all 12 games and finished the season with 44 tackles, 13.5 tackles for lost yardage, and 6.5 sacks. Jackson was named to the Coaches 1st Team [[2023 All-SEC football team]], and was placed on the 2nd Team All-SEC squad by the AP. He elected to return to Arkansas for his senior season in 2024. |
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==Personal life== |
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Jackson was diagnosed with [[alopecia areata|alopecia]] (spot baldness) as a small child and shaves his head completely.<ref name=DCTF06282020>[https://www.texasfootball.com/article/2020/06/29/know-the-name-why-landon-jackson-is-a-hero-to-little-kids-across-east-texas Know the Name: Why Landon Jackson is 'a hero to little kids' across East Texas], ''Dave Campbell's Texas Football'', June 28, 2020, accessed April 29, 2024.</ref> His younger brother, Lance Jackson, will be a senior DE at Pleasant Grove High in the 2024-25 school year, and has verbally committed to the [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas Longhorns]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lance Jackson, Pleasant Grove , Defensive Line |url=https://247sports.com/player/lance-jackson-46116641/ |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/landon-jackson/ LSU Tigers bio] |
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*[https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/landon-jackson/ Arkansas Razorbacks bio] |
*[https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/landon-jackson/ Arkansas Razorbacks bio] |
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[[Category:Players of American football from Texarkana, Texas]] |
[[Category:Players of American football from Texarkana, Texas]] |
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[[Category:American football defensive ends]] |
[[Category:American football defensive ends]] |
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[[Category:LSU Tigers football players]] |
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[[Category:Arkansas Razorbacks football players]] |
[[Category:Arkansas Razorbacks football players]] |
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 2, 2003 |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 281 lb (127 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Pleasant Grove (Texarkana, Texas) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Landon Jackson (born January 2, 2003) is an American football defensive end for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He previously played for the LSU Tigers.
High school career
[edit]Jackson attended Pleasant Grove High School in Texarkana, Texas. As a junior, he had 17 sacks and was named the Texas Sports Writers Association 4A Defensive Player of the Year. Overall in his career he had 45 sacks.[1] Jackson committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football.[2]
College career
[edit]Jackson played in five games as a true freshman at LSU in 2021. After one year at LSU, he transferred to the University of Arkansas.[3][4] In his first year at Arkansas in 2022, he played in all 13 games with seven starts and had 23 tackles and three sacks.[5][6] Jackson returned to Arkansas his junior year in 2023.[6] He started all 12 games and finished the season with 44 tackles, 13.5 tackles for lost yardage, and 6.5 sacks. Jackson was named to the Coaches 1st Team 2023 All-SEC football team, and was placed on the 2nd Team All-SEC squad by the AP. He elected to return to Arkansas for his senior season in 2024.
Personal life
[edit]Jackson was diagnosed with alopecia (spot baldness) as a small child and shaves his head completely.[7] His younger brother, Lance Jackson, will be a senior DE at Pleasant Grove High in the 2024-25 school year, and has verbally committed to the Texas Longhorns.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "'He's always wanted more': Jackson beginning to make an impact at Arkansas". Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
- ^ "Four-star defensive end Landon Jackson officially signs with LSU". The Advocate.
- ^ "Pleasant Grove grad Landon Jackson commits to Hogs". The Texarkana Gazette.
- ^ "Arkansas football lands commit from LSU transfer Landon Jackson". Southwest Times Record.
- ^ "Bigger, stronger, faster: Jackson poster boy for UA strength staff". Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
- ^ a b "SEC notebook: Arkansas' Landon Jackson emerging star". Austin-American Statesman.
- ^ Know the Name: Why Landon Jackson is 'a hero to little kids' across East Texas, Dave Campbell's Texas Football, June 28, 2020, accessed April 29, 2024.
- ^ "Lance Jackson, Pleasant Grove , Defensive Line". 247Sports. Retrieved May 16, 2024.