Landon Jackson

Landon Jackson (born January 2, 2003) is an American football defensive end for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He previously played for the LSU Tigers.

Landon Jackson
Arkansas Razorbacks – No. 40
PositionDefensive end
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2003-01-02) January 2, 2003
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight281 lb (127 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolPleasant Grove (Texarkana, Texas)

High school career

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

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]

References
  1. "'He's always wanted more': Jackson beginning to make an impact at Arkansas". Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
  2. "Four-star defensive end Landon Jackson officially signs with LSU". The Advocate.
  3. "Pleasant Grove grad Landon Jackson commits to Hogs". The Texarkana Gazette.
  4. "Arkansas football lands commit from LSU transfer Landon Jackson". Southwest Times Record.
  5. "Bigger, stronger, faster: Jackson poster boy for UA strength staff". Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
  6. "SEC notebook: Arkansas' Landon Jackson emerging star". Austin-American Statesman.
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