Carnell Jackson
Carnell Jackson
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Cooper Morreale | Prep Redzone Scout
Carnell Jackson Carnell Jackson 6'3" | 320 lbs | DL Auburn | 2026 State AL is a dominant DT/NG on Auburn’s defensive line who decommitted from Arkansas a little while back and just announced his new landing spot.
“Standing at 6’3 320, Jackson has his size, strength, and power to consistently dominate the line of scrimmage and make huge plays against the run and pass. He explodes off the line, clogs up running lanes, and is a reliable tackler upfront who doesn’t allow the ball carrier into the open field.
Jackson also moves really well at his size- he can make some impressive plays in pursuit, has a great motor, and consistently finds ways into the backfield nearly every snap.”
Jackson made a big announcement earlier this week, committing to Kansas State! He’ll be a huge addition to their defense; it’s clear he has a bright future ahead at the next level.
If you haven’t watched him already, make sure you check out some of his clips below:
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Carnell Jackson Carnell Jackson 6'3" | 320 lbs | DL Auburn | 2026 State AL , an Arkansas commit, is a dominant DT/NG that Central will have to find a way to slow down.
“Standing at 6’3 320, Jackson has his size, strength, and power to consistently dominate the line of scrimmage and make huge plays against the run and pass. He explodes off the line, clogs up running lanes, and is a reliable tackler upfront who doesn’t allow the ball carrier into the open field.
Jackson also moves really well at his size- he can make some impressive plays in pursuit, has a great motor, and consistently finds ways into the backfield nearly every snap.”
Jackson can completely wreck games up front. Central’s offensive line will have a tough task trying to keep him out of the backfield. I’ve been really impressed with him this season. Make sure you watch some of his film below:
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Carnell Jackson Carnell Jackson 6'3" | 320 lbs | DL Auburn | 2026 State AL is a dominant NG out of Auburn who now sits at our #32 spot on our list after how well he played last fall.
“Standing at 6’3 320, Jackson has his size, strength, and power to consistently dominate the line of scrimmage and make huge plays against the run and pass. He explodes off the line, clogs up running lanes, and is a reliable tackler upfront who doesn’t allow the ball carrier into the open field. Jackson also moves really well at his size- he can make some impressive plays in pursuit, has a great motor, and consistently finds ways into the backfield nearly every snap.”
A few weeks back, Jackson announced his commitment to Arkansas! I’m seriously excited to watch him play this year and in the future, he has a ton of different skills that will take him a long way.
Take a look at what Jackson can do below:
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Carnell Jackson Carnell Jackson 6'3" | 320 lbs | DL Auburn | 2026 State AL is a dominant DT/NG out of Auburn who has played extremely well over the last two seasons.
Standing at 6’3 320, Jackson uses his size, strength, and power to consistently dominate the line of scrimmage and make plays against the run and pass. He explodes off the snap, clogs up running lanes, and is a reliable tackler who doesn’t allow the ball carrier into the open field. Jackson also moves really well at his size- he is impressive in pursuit, has a great motor, and consistently finds ways into the backfield nearly every snap.
Jackson has blown up in the recruiting world this offseason, picking up offers from big-time programs all across the country. A few days ago, Jackson announced a big development in his recruitment- he picked up his first SEC offer from Arkansas!
Jackson is extremely deserving and you can see why below- he’s a dominant DL prospect with a huge future ahead of him, just watch!
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We watched Carnell Jackson Carnell Jackson 6'3" | 320 lbs | DL Auburn | 2026 State AL ‘s tape earlier this summer and expected him to have a breakout season this year, and right we were, Jackson has played terrific for Auburn’s defensive front and has had his recruitment open up in a lot of big ways this fall. Jackson is a terrific defensive lineman who has been super reliable at both defensive tackle and nose guard the last few seasons. Standing at 6’3 320, Jackson is a massive lineman who completely wears down the offensive linemen across from him. Jackson uses his size, strength, and power to consistently make plays against the run. He does a great job anchoring himself on the line of scrimmage, clogs up running lanes, and is a dependable tackler who doesn’t allow the ball carrier into the open field. Jackson also moves well at his size- despite being as huge as he is he can pursue after the ball carrier, has a great motor, and overall plays with a ton of effort every snap. With how well he has played for Auburn this season, Jackson has seen his recruitment heat up. Just a week or so ago he picked up an offer from Appalachian State- and he’s only going to see more head his way. Watch out for him going forward, he’ll be hard to miss!
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Carnell Jackson is a terrific defensive linemen out of Auburn that has been really reliable for them at both defensive tackle and nose guard the last few seasons. Standing at 6’3 320, Jackson is a massive lineman that is a chore for opposing offenses to account for. Jackson is a monster against the run, he anchors himself really well, clogs up running lanes, and is a really dependable tackler that doesn’t allow for big gains. Jackson also moves really well for his size- he can pursue after the ball carrier really well, has a great motor, and a lot of pursuit skills that allow him to make plays all over the field. Jackson is a dominant run defender with a lot of potential in Auburn’s defense going forward. With how well he played in limited snaps last fall, Jackson is going to be a player to really watch out for next season!
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Carnell Jackson Carnell Jackson 6'3" | 320 lbs | DL Auburn | 2026 State AL is a terrific defensive tackle/nose guard that has really bolstered Auburn’s defensive front over the last few seasons. Standing at 6’3 320, Jackson is a massive lineman that takes a lot to move. He’s a huge factor in run defense- he anchors himself really well and clogs up run lanes to stop running backs dead in their tracks. Jackson also moves really well despite his size, he has a lot of pursuit skills that allow him to make plays across the field from where he initially lined up. It’s really impressive seeing how well he can move around the field, he has a lot of potential in Auburn’s defense. With how well he played last fall in limited snaps, Jackson is going to be a player to really be on the lookout for this upcoming season.
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