Jackson Naeve is a 6'0", 195-pound wide receiver from Iowa City, Iowa, where he attended Regina High School. At the high school level, he recorded 81 career receptions for 1,558 yards and 20 touchdowns while also contributing on defense with 63.5 tackles and five interceptions. He earned first-team all-state honors and was named Iowa Shrine Bowl MVP. After high school, Naeve spent the 2024 season at Iowa Western CC, appearing in seven games with six receptions for 86 yards and one touchdown, while helping the team reach an 11-2 record and the NJCAA National Championship Game. He is currently a sophomore at Iowa and saw his first action for the Hawkeyes in a 47-7 victory over UMass in 2025.