Joe Jackson

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-2
Weight:
225
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Jacksonville, Fla.
High School:
First Coast

2015 - Junior Season
Started at linebacker and had four tackles (two solo) in the season opener against South Carolina.

2014 - Sophomore Season
Reserve linebacker who appeared in eight games • Finished with the regular season with seven tackles (three solo), including two in wins over Pitt and Liberty • Had a tackle for loss in the Liberty game.

2013 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Saw action in the Tar Heels’ victory over Middle Tennessee State • Redshirted in 2012.

First Coast High School
Member of the Florida Times-Union Super 11, Super 24 and was an All-Coast and All-Gateway selection • Posted 105 tackles, including 18 for losses and seven sacks, as First Coast advanced to the 7-A state championship game • Also had two interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries • Listed as the No. 41 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com • Considered the No. 82 outside linebacker prospect in the country by Scout.com • Ranked one of the top 110 players in Florida by SuperPrep • Coached by Marty Lee.

Personal
Nickname is “Jo-Jo” • Favorite possession is his piano • Would most like to play professionally for the Jacksonville Jaguars • His favorite TV show is “Law & Order” • Person who has had the biggest impact on his life is Fredrick Culver, his high school defensive coordinator • Favorite food is pork chops • Son of Barbara and Joseph Jackson • Born Jan. 6, 1994 • Majoring in exercise and sport science.