Matthew Jackson


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Position: DB
Jersey #: 35
Date of Birth: November 9, 1998
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 215 lbs
College: Eastern Kentucky
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2023 by
First Team: TEN (2023)
Last Team: JAX (2024)

Career Summary

Eastern Kentucky linebacker.

Matthew Jackson played linebacker at Eastern Kentucky and earned third-team Stats Perform All-America recognition in 2022.

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High School

Football and track at Hillsboro.

Jackson led Hillsboro High School in tackles in 2016 and served as a team captain. He also won a city long jump championship and competed at the state track meet.

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College Career

Defensive production in 2022.

Jackson made 10 starts in 2022 and led Eastern Kentucky with 87 tackles. He added 7.5 tackles for loss and two sacks and earned All-ASUN recognition. Against Kennesaw State, he recorded a career-high 18 tackles.

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29781, 00-0038845, 1998-11-09, Matthew Jackson, Matthew, Jackson

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