Tristan Jackson is a rising, physical Houston linebacker with big-play prep pedigree
Jackson enters the 2026 season as a redshirt sophomore for Houston at 6-foot, 215 pounds, and the early read is clear: he’s still a development bet, but a promising one with good size, toughness, and burst. Houston’s roster and position previews note he redshirted after not seeing game action, while recruiting profiles highlight a three-star background and a prep résumé that included 100 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in the 2023 season. If you want a linebacker with upside, special-teams value, and future starting potential, he’s worth a watch.
