2Nakian Jackson
LB · RS SR/TR
5-SRTRANSFER
Nevada → James Madison
Nevada → James MadisonCurrent depth chart
MLB1Starter5-SR
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Bio
Nakian Jackson is a linebacker from Stockton, California who attended Edison High School before playing at Nevada and Sacramento State. At Sacramento State in 2024, he started nine games and recorded 62 tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, ranking second on the team in tackles. During his 2025 season at Nevada, Jackson appeared in 11 games with six starts, accumulating 54 tackles and one interception returned for a touchdown. He transferred to James Madison as a redshirt senior. From Edison · Stockton, CA.
Nakian Jackson appeared in 11 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight6'0"Weight240 lbHometownStockton, CAHigh schoolEdisonRecruiting3 · No. 2364 national · 2022 classConferenceSun BeltPrevious schoolNevadaTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
6
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
EDISONStockton, CA
SACRAMENTO STATE2022 – 2024
NEVADA2025
JAMES MADISON2026 — present
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