VMI freshman DE Nathan Jackson is a young, active-bodied edge with room to grow
Nathan Jackson is a 2026 freshman defensive end for VMI, listed at 6-foot-1 and 250 pounds, and he has already flashed on the stat sheet with 2 total tackles in the 2026 season while staying active in the Keydets’ opener. His best calling card right now is developmental upside: a compact, sturdy frame for the edge and early game action suggest a player who can grow into a steady run-setter and rotational pass rusher. He is a fresh, lower-risk evaluation for a program that values toughness, but he is still very early in his college career.
