Byron Jackson brings size, upside, and fresh-man juice to Kennesaw State’s front seven
Byron Jackson is a 2026 redshirt freshman linebacker/edge at Kennesaw State who checks in at 6-foot-4 and about 245 pounds, giving the Owls a long, physical, high-upside defender with real hybrid versatility.[8][2] His recruiting background and high school production hint at a player who can impact both pursuit and pressure, with 45 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 2023 showing disruption ability rather than just pile-jumping stats.[11] He looks like a fit for a team that wants length, toughness, and developmental upside, especially if it values a linebacker who can grow into multiple roles instead of being boxed into one.
