Michigan State adds former Florida State defensive tackle Jarrett Jackson out of the transfer portal
Michigan State landed yet another transfer portal prospect on Dec. 20, when former Florida State defensive lineman Jarret Jackson announced his commitment to the Spartans. Jackson took an official visit to Michigan State last weekend, Dec. 16-18.
Jackson announced his commitment via social media. He committed to Michigan State over portal offers from Miami (Fla.), Rutgers, and more.
The 6-foot-6, 300-pound defensive tackle spent three seasons of eligibility in Tallahassee, leaving himself with one year remaining in East Lansing. When Jackson entered the portal on Dec. 5, Michigan State and defensive line coach Marco Coleman began reaching out to him. Jackson and Coleman had no previous connection, but clicked immediately resulting in an official visit.
“The coaching staff has showed great interest and I feel like it was a place that I had to visit to get a better feel for,” Jackson told SpartanMag.com. “Coach (Coleman) has great energy. A great vibe. Everything up to this point has been nothing but real. I appreciate that from him. Overall he is a great coach with a lot of knowledge and experience to gain from.”
Coleman is looking to the portal for depth along the defensive line after the departures of Jacob Slade, Jalen Hunt, Dashaun Mallory, and Chase Carter.
Jackson will provide depth in the defensive tackle room along side senior Maverick Hansen, junior Simeon Barrow, sophomore Derrick Harmon, and freshman Alex VanSumeran.
Starting his career at Louisville, Jackson was rated a three-star recruit and the No. 24 defensive lineman by 247 sports. He was also a three-star and the No. 57 defensive lineman by ESPN out of Palm Beach Gardens (FL) high school. He’s the nephew of NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Rickey Jackson.
Jackson played in 10 games as a freshman in 2018 for Louisville. He had 16 tackles and three sacks. He then transferred to Florida State, sitting out a season, and then played in one game during the COVID-19 season of 2020.
In 2021, Jackson played in eight games with one start. He recorded 16 tackles, including 1.5 for loss with 0.5 sack, one quarterback hurry, and one pass breakup. During his 2022 campaign Jackson battled an injury. He played in 11 games, logging 12 tackles and starting one game. Jackson had a career-high five tackles against NC State.
SpartanMag.com will have more on the commitment of Jarrett Jackson in the coming days.
