DJ Ackerson brings speed, production, and versatility to Kansas State’s linebacker room
DJ Ackerson is a rising Kansas State linebacker commit who stood out in high school with back-to-back impact seasons: 71 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles as a junior, followed by 73 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery as a senior. He was ranked by Rivals as the 30th-best linebacker nationally and the 6th-best overall player in Oklahoma, and his verified 11.88 100-meter speed hints at real sideline-to-sideline range. He looks like a fit for a defense that values athletic, multi-tool linebackers who can blitz, chase, and finish plays.
