Nick Jackson, born on January 5, 2001, is an American football linebacker playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Atlanta native began his high school football career with Lovett High School and was a coveted three-star prospect before enrolling with Virginia in 2019. During his sophomore season in high school, Jackson recorded 57 tackles, three sacks, and one fumble playing as both linebacker and wide receiver. He totaled 95 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, and caused one fumble as a senior. Jackson chose Virginia over offers from Texas A&M, Wisconsin, and Iowa in 2019. As a true freshman, he saw action in all 14 games.
Jackson concluded his UVA career with 352 total tackles and 10.5 sacks in 46 games. The three-time All-ACC linebacker entered the transfer portal in 2023 and transferred to Iowa for his final year of college football. In 2023 alone, Jackson was second on the Hawkeyes, registering 110 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, and four sacks. The standout linebacker was expected to have only one year of eligibility remaining, but his 2022 season was cut short due to the Virginia shooting. Nick was granted an extra year of eligibility and he returned to the Hawkeyes for the 2024 season. This year, Jackson started at linebacker in 12 games and recorded 83 total tackles, including five tackles for loss.
Who are Nick Jackson's parents?
Nick Jackson's parents are Doug Jackson and Lisa Sanders, according to Hawkeye Sports.
Who is Nick Jackson’s father?
Nick Jackson's father, Doug Jackson, graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. Doug is the co-founder and principal of Shared Vision Marketing, with offices in both Atlanta and Tampa, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Nick Jackson's parents’ nationality?
Doug Jackson and Lisa Sanders are American nationals and are residents of Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.
FAQ's On Nick Jackson's parents
A. Nick Jackson is 23 years old, as of December 2024.
A. Nick Jackson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
A. Doug Jackson is the father of Nick Jackson.
A. Lisa Sanders is the mother of Nick Jackson.
A. Nick Jackson attended Lovett High School.