Jackson is coming off his first D1 offer from Drake University and that could be just the start if his summer goes how I think it could. Jackson is a very gifted athlete who can legitimately play out wide on either side of the football. The 2027 has a reported 4.5 40 and a 37.4″ vertical. If he can consistently be in the neighborhood of those numbers at 6’2″ 175 lbs then big things will be in store for him. It will be interesting to see if he competes more at WR, DB, or rotates between the two. That athleticism on offense is obviously a huge mismatch as DBs try to read and react while also keeping pace with him. On defense it gives the unit someone who can go out on an island and lock a WR down. Plus Jackson isn’t afraid to come up and tackle too. The size, athleticism, and versatility should earn Jackson plenty of opportunities as the summer rolls along.

One of the most consistently, athletically impressive kids that I have seen over the past couple years is Eau Claire Memorial’s Jackson Zuleger Jackson Zuleger 6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH/DB Eau Claire Memorial | 2027 State WI . He was a standout last year at this event and was back for more in 2026. It was well worth it, posting very strong numbers. Numbers that include a pair of 4.8 40s, 36.1″ vertical, 7.22 L-Drill, 4.28 shuttle, and 9’6″ broad jump. Jackson is off to a hot start in 2026 with a pair of D2 offers to his name already. A big summer is ahead for the two way playmaker.

Jackson is coming off a sophomore season that he didn’t get to see much action during because of an injury. That looks like it is far behind him as Jackson enters his junior season. The 6’1″ 170 lbs athlete has performed well across the board of his camp schedule. I was able to see him in person as well as see the clips and results of other camps and there is no questioning the athleticism. Jackson brings what should be a very effective blend of quickness and speed to the field that can make him a threat to win with route running or with his ability to stretch the field. Zuleger definitely has the talent to be a difference maker on either side of the ball, so I’m excited to see where his best plays come from this season. Definitely keep an eye on Jackson. With a fresh collection of film we could see him really push himself further up these rankings.

Another Eau Claire region standout was from the Class of 2027. The 6′ 170 lbs sophomore lost most of his season in 2024 to a knee injury, but his performance yesterday says he is back and better than ever. Jackson jumped 34.9″ in the vertical, 9’1.75″ in the broad, hit a 7.39 in the L-Drill, and ran 4.63 in the 40. Those numbers are a great base for him to build on over the next two years. I’m very excited to see him on the field this summer/fall and watch those numbers translate to game action/scenarios.