Towson University Athletics

Impressive linebacker who can play a number of positions ... could also see action at defensive end ... competing for a starting position ... made two tackles in 2011 Tiger Bowl ... was a freshman "red shirt" last year.

AT HOWARD H.S.: Two-time All-Howard County first team selection ... named honorable mention All-State as twice ... served as team captain for Coach Bruce Strunk ... made 62 tackles as a senior ... had 15 quarterback sacks and intercepted a pass ... chosen to play in the Crab Bowl and served as team captain ... also played basketball and ran track for the Lions ... honor roll student four times.

PERSONAL: Has four sisters ... lists mother as the person he admires the most ... career goal is to work in computer science ... hobbies include video games ... avid fan of the Washington Redskins ... favorite NFL player is the late Sean Taylor ... lists Halle Berry as his favorite actor ... enjoys music by Michael Jackson ... favorite athlete is Dwight Howard ... lists "The Hangover" as his favorite movie ... grandfather played football at North Carolina A&T ... father is a graduate of East Carolina who played football for the Pirates ... father earned M.B.A. at James Madison ... mother is a college professor at Bowie State who earned her B.S. degree at North Carolina A & T ... mother also earned Master's degree at North Carolina State and doctorate at George Washington ... son of Charles and Lethia Jackson ... born on May 16, 1992 in Silver Spring, Md.