Derrick Jackson
Derrick Jackson
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Paul Gregorian | Prep Redzone Scout
Jackson enters into our rankings as the top ball carrier in his class and is a diverse and explosive runner that can get vertical in a hurry and shows a strong initial burst, long speed in the clear and runs behind his pads through the first level. Jackson shows he can make defenders miss in the hole with short area quickness and lateral agility and keeps a vertical path at the second level. Already a very well put together prospect at 200+ pounds, he will continue to be a physically imposing runner through his prep career. He currently holds offers from Ohio State, Oregon, Ole Miss, and Georgia among other national contenders.
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Read EvaluationJordan Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Elite level talent and athleticism with a strong and well-built frame at 6’0” 215 lbs. Has put on significant weight while maintaining his speed, lateral agility, and acceleration. Can play multiple positions but flashed at RB as a Freshman where he shows high level instincts to be an explosive threat combining that speed and power. He’s quick and sudden with his cuts in the short area but can also run through contact and break tackles with good leg drive and strength at the POA. Possesses the open field speed and sustained second gear to break away from defenders once in space. Holding eleven offers from some top tier programs such as Georgia, Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Oregon he’s advanced in all categories for his age and has established himself as a national recruit.
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Read EvaluationJordan Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Elite level talent that is capable of being a difference maker from any skilled position. Strong and well-built frame for a freshman at 6’0” 185 lbs. Great combination of speed and power as a ball carrier. He possesses natural instincts with the field vision and awareness to find and attack open running lanes. Breaks tackles in the open by absorbing contact while maintaining forward momentum and leg drive. Sustained second gear in the open field to run away from defenders. Holds nine D1 offers and will be one of the top 2028 prospects in the state regardless of position.
9 Offers: Cal, Arizona, Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, SMU, San Diego State, UNLV, Ole Miss
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
-One of the members of that impressive supporting cast I mentioned that Watkins Jr. has, is this rocked up Running Back
-There were at least three or four Running Backs on the 12U Islands Best Braves team that showed they could play, but I took a particular liking to Jackson
-Is a great combination of speed and power. He needed the smallest crease to be able to explode through the line and pick up big chunks of yards. Again, out of all the backs I saw on the Braves, the biggest upside has to be here
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