Kameron Jackson

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-11
Weight:
180
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Madison, Ala.
High School:
Madison Academy

Has played primarily in a reserve role the last two seasons, but has the tools to compete for a starting position.

2014 - Junior Season

Reserve safety who appeared in five games and recorded three tackles on the year.

2013 - Sophomore Season
Played in nine games and had two tackles, primarily on special teams and a a reserve safety.

2012 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Appeared in seven games in the defensive backfield and on special teams • Started at safety in the Miami game • Finished the season with 13 tackles, including seven solo stops, and a 6-yard tackle for loss • Had four tackles against Georgia Tech, three of which were primary efforts • Had a season-high six stops at Duke, including a 6-yard tackle for loss • Notched two solo tackles and an assist in the win at Miami.

Madison Academy
Ranked the No. 37 prospect in Alabama by Rivals.com • 2010 Alabama Sports Writers Association first-team all-state at defensive back • 2010 Huntsville Elite first-team defensive back • Named 2010 3A region MVP • Caught 37 passes for 900 yards and four touchdowns as a junior and intercepted three passes • Three-year varsity football letterwinner • Also played basketball • Originally from Wilmington, N.C. • Injured his knee as a high school senior and had his ACL repaired • United States Achievement Academy National Scholar • National Society of High School Scholars Member • Coached by Eric Cohu.

Personal
Nickname is "Kam" • Favorite class at UNC thus far is EXSS 276: Human Physiology • Favorite NFL team is the Miami Dolphins • His favorite possession is his Superman collection • Favorite off-day activity is swimming • Would most like to visit New Zealand • Dream job is to be an owner of a gym • Son of Rodney and Tracey Jackson • Born July 12, 1993 • Exercise and sport science major.