T.J. Jackson is a defensive lineman for the West Virginia Mountaineers and will be a redshirt senior in 2024. He hails from Millbrook, Alabama, and attended Stanhope Elmore High School. Jackson began his collegiate football career with the Troy Trojans in the 2020 season but missed the entire season with an injury. During his sophomore season at Troy in 2022, T.J. Jackson played in 14 games and started 11. He was named an All-Sun Belt First Team honoree and was one of only 16 players nationally to record at least eight sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles on the year.
Jackson had a remarkable season as a junior at Troy and was selected to participate in the Birmingham Bowl. He played in all 12 games earning 11 starts and led the team to 11 victories. Jackson earned a selection in the All-Sun Belt Conference Second Team as he registered 27 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and seven tackles for loss. He further added two pass breakups, two quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles, and one recovery fumble. As per his official West Virginia Mountaineers profile, he is pursuing a career in integrated studies at West Virginia University.
T.J. Jackson Hometown
T.J. Jackson is from Millbrook, Alabama, United States. He began his football career at Stanhope Elmore High School. As a senior in high school, Jackson accounted for 72 tackles with 11 sacks and 41 tackles for loss. He also accumulated five fumbles, recovered two, and blocked a punt to lead the team to the second round of the 6A state playoffs. The team finished the 2019 season with a 9-3 record. As a junior, he made 51 tackles and recorded 10.5 sacks for loss, 24 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, and a touchdown.
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T.J. Jackson Nationality
T.J. Jackson is an American national who was born in Millbrook, Alabama, United States.
FAQ's on T.J. Jackson
A. T.J. Jackson attended Stanhope Elmore High School.
A. T.J. Jackson attended Troy University and later transferred to West Virginia University
A. T.J. Jackson plays as a defensive lineman.
A. T.J. Jackson’s jersey number is #11.
