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Jackson Waddy

Defensive Back

2028 Class

5'11" Height

170 Weight

Gonzaga College School

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Jackson Waddy is a 5'11" Defensive Back in the 2028 class. Waddy attends Gonzaga College in Maryland. Waddy's Player Profile was created on November 10, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Jackson Waddy is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Todd Haldis

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Jackson is another DB on the rise, moving up almost 30 spots to #35 overall and a top 10 DB in the class. Big fan of Jackson’s game and he continues to develop, get stronger, and I won’t be shocked to see him have a big 2026 season. A true ball hawk, Jackson came away with 5 INTs last season and he attacks the ball in the air. Showcasing elite eyes and recognition, he is quick to trigger and break on the pass to make a play on the ball. With a high football IQ, jackson will break off his man in coverage when he sees the play to be made. Able to play press man or off, as well as close to the LOS in a cover 2. A physical player for his size as well, Jackson will come up and lay a strike. Currently holding 3 offers from Wisconsin, Liberty and Pitt – look for many more schools to be in the running for Jackson after this fall.

Sophomore Full-Season Film
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— Jackson Waddy (@JacksonWaddy) January 7, 2026

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Ed OBrien

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Waddy finished the 2025 season with five interceptions. He has a reported offer from Howard University. His first two plays are pick-sixes that demonstrate a lot of things at once. One, his ability to read the eyes of the quarterback, quickness and reaction time to the throw, and the confidence of knowing he has to make the play, or it might result in a touchdown for the offense. There’s actually a third pick-six within the first four plays that demonstrates what I just mentioned. Those are attention-grabber players. I love how fast he comes out of his breaks, and there’s no rounding it out. Superb playmaker at cornerback.