Dan Jackson | |
School: | Georgia Bulldogs |
Currentnumber: | 17 |
Currentposition: | Defensive back |
Class: | Senior |
Major: | Agribusiness |
Birth Place: | Gainesville, Georgia, U.S. |
Heightft: | 6 |
Heightin: | 1 |
Weight Lb: | 190 |
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Highschool: | North Hall (Gainesville, Georgia) |
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Espn: | 4575115 |
Daniel Warren Jackson is an American football defensive back for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Jackson attended North Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia. As a senior, Jackson played both running back and defensive back, totaling 1,785 all-purpose yards, 26 touchdowns, and four interceptions.[1] He decided to walk-on at the University of Georgia, following his high school career.
After redshirting and being a member of the scout team for his first two years on campus, Jackson earned significant playing time in 2021. Against Arkansas, he blocked a punt, leading to a touchdown, before leading the team in tackles the following week.[2] [3] Jackson finished the 2021 season with over 35 tackles, becoming a leader on Georgia's defense.[4] The following season, he played in seven games, recording 16 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup before his season was prematurely ended due to injury.[5] [6] [7] In 2023, Jackson returned from his injury, playing in the season opener against UT Martin.[8] He finished the season with 20 tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception before announcing that he would return to Georgia in 2024.[9]