RECRUITING: Oregon State Lands 2025 Athlete Skyler Jackson, Son of Steven Jackson
2025 athlete Skyler Jackson announced his commitment to the Oregon State Beavers on Monday night. Jackson has a three-star rating from 247Sports and measures 6'1" and 205 pounds. The service also rated Jackson as the #14 overall recruit in the state of Nevada for 2025.
I’d like to thank all those who have helped me along the way. With that being said I will be committing to @BeaverFootball #gobeavs🟠⚫️@MrY2thab @702_Blessed @sj39 pic.twitter.com/fyOPKla4Qt
— Skyler Jackson⭐️ (@skylerjackson06) August 26, 2024
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Last season for Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada, Jackson was used at running back and wide receiver, rushing 60 times for 352 yards and four touchdowns. He also caught 21 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns. He will play his upcoming senior season for Liberty High School.
The OSU legacy is now the 12th reported commitment in the class of 2025, per 247Sports. Skyler's father, Steven, was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection for Oregon State in 2002 and 2003, where he rushed for over 3600 yards and 39 touchdowns. Steven Jackson also had a productive NFL career, reaching the Pro Bowl three times over 11 seasons.
Jackson's first chance to sign his NLI will be December 4, 2024.Watch some of his high school highlights here.
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