Jayden Jackson is an American college football defensive tackle for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Early life Jackson attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He was selected to play in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl. He committed to the University of Oklahoma to play college football.OU commit Jayden Jackson ready to join 'power line' alongside IMG Academy teammate David Stone
College career Jackson entered his true freshman season at Oklahoma in 2024 as a starter becoming the first true freshman defensive lineman to start for the Sooners since Tommie Harris in 2001.Jayden Jackson OU's freshman DL starter since Tommie HarrisWhat put Jayden Jackson atop OU football depth chart? Freshman 'mature beyond his years' Overall, he started 10 of 13 games, recording 30 tackles and two sacks.OU football DL Jayden Jackson one of the reasons Sooners have bright future on defenseOU's Jayden Jackson earns spot on Freshman All-SEC team He returned to Oklahoma for his sophomore year in 2025.OU football: David Stone, Jayden Jackson set for Year 2 leap
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External links Oklahoma Sooners bio