Derrick Jackson III

#3· Kent State ·SAF ·So ·2028 Draft · Detroit, Mich.

6'0"Height 210 lbWeight

Representation

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High School Background

★★★

Stars

#2626

National

#219

Position

#58

State

HometownDetroit, Mich.

High SchoolCass Tech HS

Transfer History

Not a transfer. Add a stint to track portal history.

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Derrick Jackson III #3

Kent State · SAF · So · 2028 Draft · Detroit, Mich. · Cass Tech HS

6-0 · 210 lbs

5.3

UDFA

Floor 4.4 · Ceiling 7.0

#1361 overall · #119 SAF of 15102

Scouting Verdict

49 tackles and an interception as a freshman plus an Athlon third-team preseason nod; young with runway, single feed.

Ceiling · 7.0

Projected 2026 starter (DB1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.7) · MAC draft-temper.

Floor · 4.4

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.9.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #2626 · Pos #219 · State #58

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	INT	PD
2025	Kent State Golden Flashes	—	49	27	1	2