Nick Jackson
Career Summary
Linebacker Nick Jackson played college football at Virginia and Iowa. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he completed a five-season collegiate career that included 73 games and 555 total tackles before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Jackson is from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended The Lovett School, where he participated in football and basketball and developed as a two-way football player.
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High School
At The Lovett School, Jackson recorded 95 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble as a senior. He also contributed as a receiver, catching 26 passes for 406 yards and three touchdowns that season; across his high-school career, he had 72 receptions for 1,224 yards and nine scores.
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College Career
Jackson began his college career at Virginia from 2019 through 2022 and then played at Iowa in 2023 and 2024. He appeared in 73 collegiate games and finished with 555 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles. In his final Iowa season, he started all 13 games and totaled 91 tackles, five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, an interception and seven pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
After the 2025 NFL Draft, Jackson signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted rookie free agent. The NFL's official post-draft signing tracker listed him among Seattle's rookie additions.
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NFL Career
Jackson entered the NFL after signing with Seattle as an undrafted rookie in 2025. His NFL and Tampa Bay player profiles document his professional player listing and his Virginia-and-Iowa college background.
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Career Accomplishments
Jackson's 555 career tackles ranked as the most among active college football players and second in FBS history at the close of his Iowa career. He produced four 100-tackle seasons and 26 double-digit tackle games. Iowa recognized him with honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2024, the Hayden Fry Award, Academic All-Big Ten recognition and a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award.
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Playing Style
Jackson's college production reflects a high-volume, active linebacker profile. His career totals included tackles behind the line, sacks, a forced-fumble component and pass breakups, while his four 100-tackle seasons showed sustained involvement in the run and short-area defense.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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MFT Score: 34.2
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