GENERAL: Second-year player... redshirted in his initial season in the Pitt State program... a promising prospect at inside linebacker... will look to provide quality depth at the position this fall for the Gorillas.

In 2007: Redshirt season.

In High School: A first-team All-League performer as a senior at Northern Heights High School in 2006... a four-year starter for the Wildcats... also competed in basketball and track & field.

Personal: Born September 26, 1988... son of Danny and Cindy Jackson... has a 3.24 GPA as a construction management major.