Hedgesville is working through a transition year with a new coach and a young roster, but 2029 OL/DL Ryder Jackson is a good building block for the Eagles up front. He returned to West Virginia this season and has made an immediate impact as a two-way starter, seeing time at guard and center on offense and defensive tackle on the other side of the ball. Jackson fires off the ball and has the athleticism to get to his spots quickly and make plays in space. He’s stout at the point of attack and consistently creates push, showing the physical traits to make an impact on both sides of the line. Jackson is a young lineman worth keeping tabs on as Hedgesville continues to develop its roster.

2029 Hedgesville OL Ryder Jackson Ryder Jackson 6'0" | 250 lbs | OL/DL Hedgesville | 2029 State WV returns to West Virginia with an opportunity to make an early impact for the Eagles. After spending last season in Maryland, Jackson rejoins a program looking to develop its next wave of talent and has the versatility to compete at either center or defensive tackle. We came away impressed with his toughness and competitiveness after seeing him at camp before his freshman season, and he’ll have every opportunity to continue earning snaps as he develops. With three years still ahead of him, Jackson is one of the young building blocks Hedgesville can develop into an important contributor for the future.

We came away encouraged after seeing 2029 Hedgesville OL Ryder Jackson Ryder Jackson 6'0" | 250 lbs | OL/DL Hedgesville | 2029 State WV at a camp before his freshman season, and are interested to see how his game progresses now that he’s back in West Virginia. Jackson spent last fall playing in Maryland, but returns to Hedgesville with the opportunity to compete for early playing time in a rebuilding program. He has the versatility to line up at center or defensive tackle, and his toughness stands out regardless of which side of the ball he’s playing. There’s still plenty of development ahead, but the early traits are there for him to steadily improve over the next three seasons and become a valuable contributor for the Eagles.