Deris Jackson brings size and pedigree, but Southern still has limited public production data
Jackson is a big-bodied interior defensive lineman at **6-2, 319 pounds** who arrived at Southern as a former **ESPN 3-star recruit** and the **No. 95 defensive tackle nationally**, which signals real upside and recruiting credibility.[2][4] Southern’s roster bio says he redshirted in 2022 and appeared in two games in 2021 without recording stats, so the public on-field sample is still thin.[2] The draw here is projection: a power-position DL with SEC-style mass, pedigree, and room to grow into a disruptive run-stuffer if his motor and technique keep climbing.[2][4]
