Minnesota Vikings

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Donovan Jackson is a left guard for the Minnesota Vikings, selected 24th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 6'4", 320-pound lineman played four seasons at Ohio State (2021-24), starting 40 of 53 games and appearing in all contests from 2022 onward. Jackson was part of Ohio State's 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship team. Over his college career, he allowed 5.0 sacks across 1,293 pass blocking snaps. In 2023 and 2024, he earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors from coaches and media. Jackson graduated in December 2024 with a degree in sport industry.

Donovan Jackson played 14 games in 2025 with a 79% share of offensive snaps.

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#41 of 119 · G market by AAV

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