Jackson Waid brings downhill size and tackle volume to UTRGV’s linebacker room
Jackson Waid is a 6-foot, 230-pound junior linebacker for UTRGV, and in the 2025 season he posted 39 total tackles with 21 solo stops, 18 assists, 2 pass breakups, and 1 forced fumble, showing active run support and reliable coverage flashes[2][5]. He looks like a physical, assignment-sound defender who can fit a team that wants a sturdy inside presence and a player willing to do the dirty work. The catch: public sources don’t show a big splash-play profile yet, so he profiles more as a steady, tough, depth-building linebacker than a headline-grabbing star[1][9].
