Signing Day Capsule: Gators add high-ceiling DB Ja'Keem Jackson
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Name: Ja’Keem Jackson
Class: 2023
Position: Defensive Back
Height/Weight: 6-foot-0.5, 180 pounds
Location/School: Kissimmee (Fla.) Osceola
Signed with: Florida Gators
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 138 overall | No. 16 cornerback | No. 32 senior in Florida
On3 NIL Valuation: $133K
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“It all came down to relationships, trust, development and coaching history. When I went up there to camp, coach Raymond was telling me good stuff, like, good technique, good drills, and even gave me drills to go back and work on. You don’t really get that from a lot of coaches. He broke down my film, everything. I also spent a lot of time with coach Napier.” – Ja’Keem Jackson
Scouting Report on Ja’Keem Jackson
Dynamic two-way star for regional semifinalist Osceola (FL) whose ball skills seamlessly translate from wide receiver to the corner position. Caught 36 passes for 548 yards and four touchdowns on offense and also secured three interceptions on defense during his junior campaign.
Stands in at just over 6 feet, 180 pounds with over a 6-foot-5 wingspan. Can reach his top end-speed in a flash and has easy recovery speed. Ran an electronically-timed 4.57 40 during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. Jumped a 31-inch vertical and a 9-foot-7 broad jump during the spring as well.
Sky is the limit as a cover corner. Has all the physical tools and athleticism to become elite in coverage. Will need to continue to physically develop in order to become a complete player and contribute in the run game. Immense upside. – On3
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