File LB-239 · National rank 1797 · 2027 class
Nakian Jackson
6'0"Height
240 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Quick Notes
Nakian Jackson is a redshirt senior linebacker who landed at James Madison after stops at Nevada and Sacramento State and projects as a starter. A steadily improving, competitive linebacker, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status
Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#239
LB / 1592
#1797
Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict
Experienced LB who climbed from FCS Sacramento State to a full G5 season at Nevada (53 tackles, an INT in 2025). Production is solid-not-special and the tackle rates are middling for a projected starter; level translation is fine but there is no pass-rush or splash element and no draft buzz. Priority-UDFA-at-best projection in the low range.
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LB Keys
2025 · Nevada
53
Tot
Better than 79% of 880 LBs
0
Sacks
Better than 30% of 861 LBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#2364
National
#173
Position
#257
State
Career Production
4 college seasons
| Year | Team | GP | Tot | Sacks | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nevada | 10 | 53 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Sacramento State | 7 | 50 | 2.5 | — |
| 2023 | Sacramento State | 8 | 15 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Sacramento State | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Transfer (2 stints)
Sacramento State→Nevada→James Madison
2026
★★★
Stars
#2585
National
#201
Position
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