Donovan Jackson - NFL Offensive Guard

• Full Name: Donovan Jackson
• Date of Birth: November 14, 2002
• Hometown: Bellaire, Texas
• High School: Episcopal High School (Bellaire, TX)
• College: Ohio State University
• NFL Draft: Selected by the Minnesota Vikings, 1st Round, Pick #24 in the 2025 NFL Draft
• Position: Offensive Guard

• Five-star prospect and one of the top offensive line recruits in the 2021 class, choosing Ohio State over numerous national powers.
• 2021 Season: Redshirted, seeing limited action as a true freshman while developing behind veteran linemen.
• 2022 Season: Stepped into the starting lineup at left guard. Started all 13 games and earned All-Big Ten recognition for his strong play.
• 2023 Season: Continued as a full-time starter, anchoring Ohio State’s offensive line. Named Second-Team All-Big Ten.
• 2024 Season: One of the nation’s top interior offensive linemen. Earned First-Team All-Big Ten and All-American honors. Recognized as a leader and team captain.
• Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after three seasons as a starter (2022–2024).

• All-Big Ten selection (2022, 2023, 2024)
• First-Team All-American (2024)
• Team captain at Ohio State
• Three-year starter on one of the nation’s most consistent offensive lines

• Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the #24 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• Selected as one of the best interior linemen in the draft, praised for his strength, technique, and ability to pass protect at a high level.
• Expected to compete for an immediate starting role at guard to solidify the Vikings’ offensive line.

• Was the first Texas prospect in over a decade to sign with Ohio State as a five-star offensive lineman.
• Known for his combination of size (6’4”, 320 lbs), agility, and football intelligence.
• Played against elite competition throughout his career and consistently graded among the top interior linemen in the nation.
• Became the highest-drafted Ohio State guard since the early 2000s.