
LanceJackson
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It is a lofty comparison, but Lance Jackson's rare size and large frame combined with power and athleticism as a big EDGE prospect reminds us of JJ Watt. Like Watt, Jackson was a two-way playmaker at the high school level. Jackson is a more established high school prospect, as Watt took off in college at Wisconsin.
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“First off the bus” prospect who pairs outstanding size, athleticism and effort level to be one of the top EDGE prospects in the 2025 cycle. Measured in at 6-foot-5.25, 270 pounds at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Has plus length with 34-inch arms to go with 10-inch hands. Excellent weight distribution throughout his frame and looks to be a lean 270. Lines up as a defensive end and tight end for his high school. Dominant off the edge as a senior, tallying over 20 tackles for loss and double-digit sacks. Shows high level initial quickness. Continued to add flexibility as a senior. Dips his shoulder and bends the edge very well for such a big defensive end. Runs the hoop and finishes behind the line of scrimmage at a high rate. Length shows up in implementing a straight arm move. Has the capability to walk offensive tackles back to the quarterback with speed-to-power. An effective edge setter with his size and strength. Plays with a high effort level on defense. Shows his athleticism as a tight end, with the ability to stretch the seam. Physical as a blocker. Bigger than most EDGE prospects, opening up the possibility that he could outgrow the position. Will benefit from full-time focus on defense once he gets to college. Physical traits and play personality translate to all levels and point to a high upside as a potential early NFL Draft pick.
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Pleasant Grove football coach Josh Gibson doesn't hold back when describing Lance Jackson. "Lance is the total package," he said. "He possesses freakish athletic ability but has an elite work ethic and drive to go with his God-given talents. Very few young men work as hard as Lance does." Jackson's older brother, Landon, was a captain at Arkansas, and Gibson said the brothers have the same mentality when it comes to improving their games. "Lance has a growth mindset and works relentlessly on his weaknesses," Gibson said. "It is for these reasons that I truly believe he will have the same impact in college as Landon had at Arkansas." In 2022, Jackson finished with 63 tackles, 11.5 for loss, two sacks and a pair of pass breakups. He was named a first-team all-district selection in 2022 and 2023.
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