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Chris Jackson
#16PositionDefensive Back
Weight184 lbs
Height5-10
ClassSenior
HometownPomona
Previous SchoolMt. San Antonio College
BYU Highlights
Jackson played defensive back and wide receiver at BYU (2020-22), appearing in 27 games for the Cougars. His career highlights include:
- Eight tackles (three solo) and a pass breakup as a defensive back his senior year in 2022
- In 2021, one of 26 players on the team to play in all 13 games, recording a career-high 20-yards receiving in a 24-16 win over Arizona that included a key seven-yard reception to convert on 4th and 5, setting up BYU's opening touchdown of the game
- Played in eight games in 2020, recording six receptions on 22 yards with a season-long of 13 yards. Also had nine rushing attempts for 43 yards
Personal
- Major: Geography
- Parents are Nicole Cook and Delbert Jackson
- Has three brothers and one sister
- Loves roller skating, basketball and movies
- Helps organize and run free youth football camps in Los Angeles in addition to efforts to feed the homeless there
Before BYU
- Prepped at Pomona High School and St. Antonio College
- In 2018 had 50 receptions for 695 yards and four touchdowns
- Also had 14 kick returns for 340 yards, including a 98-yard touchdown
- Had 100 or more all-purpose yards in five games
- Also recruited by Middle Tennessee and San Jose State