The #3 Sophomore Linebacker In Florida: Deion Jackson
Deion Jackson is a 3 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at Fort Pierce Westwood High School. Jackson is ranked as the 33rd best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 25 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Jackson is listed as a top 50 recruit in the state of Florida and is listed as the #3 Linebacker in the state of Florida. He holds offers from schools such as Georgia, Penn State and Texas A&M.
Who are some role models in your life?
I really look up to my mom a lot, and also my grandfather.
What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Rylo Rodriguez is my go-to rapper for game day.
What are the strengths of your game?
My strengths are my ability to be a versatile player, from being down on the line to playing in coverage.
What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory is beating FP Central because of how big the rivalry is. Even as a kid, I always heard about the Westwood vs. Central showdown.
Who is the best player you have ever played with or against in your career?
The best player I played with would probably be Jordan Crutchfield because of how much he knows the game.
What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
The advice I would give to an aspiring D1 athlete would be to wait your turn, be patient, and don’t worry about not being big enough. At the end of the day, it’s about who can play football.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could go anywhere in the world, it would probably be New York because of the culture.
How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with the game of football around 15 because that’s when I realized I could actually take this seriously and go somewhere with it.
If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet any sports hero, it would be Deion Sanders.
What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment is being able to go and watch FSU beat Florida.
