Akeem Jackson

Height:
6-0
Weight:
190
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Elizabeth, N.J.
High School:
Elizabeth HS

Veteran safety with great football sense ... good tackler who works to improve ... has made an impact on special teams ... backed up Eric Wicks at strong safety in 2005 ... pair of tackles in Connecticut win ... had a fumble recovery of a Pitt kick return ... action early in his career came on special teams ... New Jersey all-state defender who recorded 68 tackles, nine sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a senior for Elizabeth High ... first team all-region, all-county and all-Group 4 for Coach Jerry Moore ... also rushed for 700 yards and 10 TDs ... New York-New Jersey Governor’s Bowl ... district and county champion wrestler ... birthday is July 4 ... son of Johnnie and Deborah Jackson ... older brothers Jamil and Malik were four-year starters at Rutgers ... majoring in athletic coaching education