4Jaion Jackson
CB · JR
3-JR
Current depth chart
CB1Starter3-JR
Depth relationships
Bio
Jaion Jackson is a 5'10", 170-pound cornerback for Central Michigan, wearing number 4. The East St. Louis, Illinois native enrolled in January 2024 after graduating from East St. Louis H.S. in December 2023. As a true freshman in 2024, he appeared in 12 games with nine starts and recorded 38 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and four pass breakups, earning College Football Network Third Team All-MAC honors. In 2025, Jackson started all 13 games at cornerback and posted 48 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, one interception (returned 19 yards), seven pass breakups, and two quarterback hurries. Over 25 career games with 22 starts, he has accumulated 86 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one interception, and 11 pass breakups. From East St. Louis H.S. · East St. Louis, IL.
Jaion Jackson appeared in 13 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassJuniorHeight5'10"Weight170 lbHometownEast St. Louis, ILHigh schoolEast St. Louis H.S.Recruiting3 · No. 2691 national · 2024 classConferenceMid-American
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
5
TACKLES
0.5
TFL
0.5
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
1
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
EAST ST. LOUIS H.S.East St. Louis, IL
CENTRAL MICHIGAN2024 — present