Darrell Jackson
Career Summary
Darrell Jackson Jr. is a Havana, Florida, defensive tackle selected by the New York Jets after finishing his college career at Florida State.
Darrell Jackson Jr. became a multi-year starter at Florida State after earlier stops at Maryland and Miami. The New York Jets selected the interior defensive lineman in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Jackson grew up in Havana, Florida.
Jackson is from Havana, Florida, and attended Gadsden County High School.
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College Career
Jackson completed his Florida State career with 129 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks.
Jackson made college stops at Maryland and Miami before returning to Florida State. He started all 12 games in each of his final two Florida State seasons and completed his career with 25 consecutive starts.
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Path to the NFL
Two straight All-ACC honorable-mention seasons and steady starting experience carried Jackson to the fourth round.
Jackson earned All-ACC honorable mention in 2024 and 2025 and was a Florida State team captain in 2025. Those two seasons included 24 starts and put him on the Jets' draft radar.
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NFL Career
The Jets selected Jackson 103rd overall in the fourth round and signed him in June 2026.
New York selected Jackson with the 103rd overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jets signed him to his rookie contract on June 16, 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Jackson received All-ACC honorable mention in consecutive seasons and earned Florida State leadership honors.
Jackson was an All-ACC honorable mention selection in both 2024 and 2025. Florida State also named him its 2025 Defensive MVP and awarded him the Bobby Bowden Leadership Award.
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Playing Style
Jackson is a large interior defensive lineman whose college production came from a run of consecutive starts.
Florida State listed Jackson at 6-foot-5 and 337 pounds. He started 25 consecutive games to finish his college career, providing an experienced interior presence.
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32518, 00-0041549, 4/28/2003, Darrell Jackson, Darrell, Jackson
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