Before WKU: Jackson arrived at WKU after spending one season at Central Michigan. He played in three games with two starts at left tackle in 2024, before being sidelined by an injury. Prior to his time at Central Michigan, he spent three years at Fort Valley State, where he was a two-year starter and captain. Jackson was a two-time All-CCA All-South Region selection and earned CCA Football All-South Region First Team honors in 2023, as well as to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference First Team that year.
HS/Misc.: Jackson prepped at Dutchtown High School in Georgia, where he played three years of varsity football and was a Class 5A All-Region selection. He played both defensive end and tackle, and served as a team captain during his senior season.