Eli Jackson is a defensive tackle from Williston, Florida, standing 6'2" and weighing 280 pounds. Jackson recorded 38 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks during his senior season at Williston High School. He played for Northeastern Oklahoma A&M in 2024, logging five tackles over six games before transferring to Hutchinson Community College. At Hutchinson in 2025, Jackson collected 13 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, and a half sack across 11 games while helping the Blue Dragons reach the NJCAA National Championship Game. Rated the 26th-best community college defensive tackle in the Class of 2026 by Rivals, Jackson now joins Kansas State as a junior.