high-motor, playmaking linebacker who can handle a heavy snap load
Jackson is a physical, downhill linebacker whose calling card is tackling volume, pursuit speed and instinctive run support; at Appalachian State he piled up 296 tackles, 34.0 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks, and in 2025 he earned his first NFL start with the Bears and responded with a career-high 15 tackles, showing he can stay on the field and produce in an expanded role.[9][2] He fits best for teams that value a relentless, assignment-sound LB who can blitz and finish plays, though his profile is more about impact and toughness than flashy coverage traits.[4][2]
