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Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is a redshirt senior defensive end for Ohio State, standing 6'6" and weighing 265 pounds. A native of Miami Gardens, Florida, he was a four-star prospect and the nation's No. 60 overall player in the 2022 recruiting class. Jackson appeared in all 14 games as a junior in 2025, starting in each contest and recording 28 total tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, two pass breakups, and two quarterback hurries. His season included a career-high 2.0 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss against Penn State. He finished second on the team in both tackles for loss and sacks. From Miami Gardens, FL.

Kenyatta Jackson Jr. started 14 of 14 games in 2025.

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