Cam Jackson
Career Summary
Cam Jackson is a defensive tackle from Haynesville, Louisiana. He played at Memphis and Florida before the Carolina Panthers selected him in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Jackson is from Haynesville, Louisiana, where he attended Haynesville High School.
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High School
Jackson attended Haynesville High School in Louisiana before beginning his college football career at Memphis.
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College Career
Jackson played three seasons at Memphis before transferring to Florida. He started all 13 games for Memphis in 2022, totaling 41 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a sack and a pass breakup. At Florida in 2024, he played 12 games with 11 starts and recorded 37 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
Carolina selected Jackson with the 140th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Panthers listed him as a 6-foot-6, 328-pound defensive tackle at the time of the selection.
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NFL Career
Jackson joined the Panthers in 2025 and is listed by the club as a defensive tackle. Carolina's draft history lists his tenure with the franchise as beginning in 2025.
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Career Accomplishments
Jackson was named SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week in 2023. He also participated in the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine.
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Playing Style
The Panthers described Jackson as a massive nose tackle with long arms and a large presence on the defensive line. His Florida usage included starts at nose tackle and defensive tackle.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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MFT Score: 36.3
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