Former Florida State defensive tackle announces transfer destination

The former Seminole is heading to the Big Ten.

John Jenkins | Dec 20, 2022

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Former Florida State defensive tackle Jarrett Jackson has found a new home. The Riviera Beach native committed to Michigan State this evening after entering the transfer portal as a graduate transfer on December 5th.

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Jackson spent three years in Tallahassee after initially starting his career at Louisville. Following his second year, he transferred to FSU and began his tenure with the 'Noles in 2020.

The Florida native saw action in 11 games this season with one start, adding 12 total tackles. Injuries limited his impact this season as he missed the game against Clemson and saw his role diminish over the second half of the year. It was obvious that Jackson was not at full strength for the final stretch of the regular season and was eventually passed up on the depth chart.

The 6-foot-6 300-pound defensive tackle had an official visit with the Spartans last weekend from December 16-18. He'll be joining Michigan State for his final year of eligibility. Jackson will provide a veteran presence up front and look to take his collegiate career to the next level. The nephew of Pro Football Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson is the seventh transfer to commit to Michigan State this off-season. Michigan State lost some key players on the front line and the addition of Jackson was a position of need for the Spartans.

As for the Seminoles, Florida State has added former Miami defensive tackle Darrell Jackson through the portal and are in the running for former Western Michigan defensive tackle Braden Fiske.

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Published Dec 20, 2022

JOHN JENKINS

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