Minnesota football kicker commit hits second-longest field goal in MSHSL history

Alexandria's (Minnesota) Daniel Jackson hit a 54-yard field goal on Thursday against Chaska

Oct 26, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of Minnesota Golden Gophers helmet before a game against the Maryland Terrapins at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports / Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

University of Minnesota class of 2025 commit and Alexandria High School kicker Daniel Jackson hit a 54-yard field goal against Chaska on Thursday. The made field goal ties the record for the second-longest kick in MSHSL. The kick beats Jackson's previous personal record of 53 yards.

He ties Ken Johnson of Centennial, who converted a 54-yarder in 1995. The state record is a 57-yard kick by Climax-Fisher's Fabian Klienschumacher in 2003.

Jackson, a senior, is committed to the Golden Gophers, and his kick comes on the same night that the Golden Gophers lost to North Carolina on a 47-yard missed field goal attempt by Dragan Kesich.

SBLive/High School on SI named Jackson to the Minnesota high school football 2023 all-state team.

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Daniel Jackson puts his name in the MSHSL record books again folks. He just drilled a 54 yard field goal.

That’s tied for the second longest field goal in state history (Ken Johnson, Centennial in 1995).

Alexandria leads 24-6 over Chaska with 3 minutes to go. @MSHSLjohn pic.twitter.com/YIZdn6TmnB

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