Dhonte Jackson is Lafayette’s tackle-hunting stabilizer in the secondary
In the 2025 season, Dhonte Jackson emerged as a tone-setter for Lafayette’s defense, starting eight games at strong safety and finishing with 53 tackles, second on the team, plus a tackle for loss and a fumble recovery. He opened 2026 by again flashing up in run support, matching the team lead with eight tackles in the opener against UConn, which says a lot about his motor and willingness to mix it up. The appeal here is simple: physical, dependable, and academically locked-in—exactly the kind of DB who can fit a hard-nosed program.
