Dan Jackson
Career Summary
Dan Jackson is a Georgia safety selected by Detroit in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Jackson is from Gainesville, Georgia.
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High School
At North Hall High School, Jackson was an All-State defensive back, the 2018 Region 7-AAA Player of the Year, and a two-way star.
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College Career
Jackson walked on at Georgia, redshirted in 2019, and became a starter for the Bulldogs. In 2024 he started 13 games and finished third on the team with 64 tackles.
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Path to the NFL
Detroit selected Jackson in the seventh round, 230th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Jackson signed with Detroit as a 2025 draft selection.
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Career Accomplishments
Jackson was a third-team All-SEC selection in 2024 and was part of Georgia's national-championship teams.
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Playing Style
Jackson is a versatile, physical safety valued for defensive flexibility and special-teams contributions.
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