Carter Jackson brings Nevada a compact, dynamic RB with proven big-play juice
In the 2025 season, Carter Jackson flashed as a true freshman for Nevada, posting 33 rushing yards on 8 carries and 3 receiving yards on 1 catch, and he enters 2026 as a returning redshirt sophomore in a crowded backfield[5][4][8]. The appeal is the profile: a 5'9", 190-pound back who was rated a three-star recruit and No. 62 running back nationally, with strong prep production and enough versatility to stay on the field[14][11]. If you want a quick, downhill runner with upside and special-teams/role-player flexibility, he’s a nice fit; if you need a proven feature back right now, he’s still more of a developing piece than a finished product[8][13].
