Jackson Epes brings veteran versatility and coach-like football IQ to New Mexico
Jackson Epes is a sixth-year super senior who gives New Mexico a rare combo of experience, adaptability, and football IQ, having played at Austin College, Valdosta State, and UNM across offense and defense. In 2024, he was listed by the Lobos as an EDGE/LB type after arriving as a tight end, which hints at a utility-player mindset and a willingness to do the dirty work. He’s not a stat-sheet monster, but his value is in scheme flexibility, mature approach, and the kind of under-the-radar toughness coaches love.
