DJ Jackson brings size, leverage, and steady run support to Liberty’s defensive front
DJ Jackson is a 6-foot-2, 280-pound defensive lineman for Liberty who transferred in from NC State and flashed real rotational value in 2024, when he played in eight games and finished with nine tackles and 1.0 tackle for loss. In 2025, he logged 10 tackles and 1.0 TFL through seven games, showing the kind of compact, physical frame that helps him hold gaps and survive inside traffic. He looks like a disciplined, blue-collar fit for a defense that wants dependable edge-setting and interior toughness, even if his box-score production is still more sturdy support piece than takeover artist.
