Although not a starter Jackson had been an important part of the Miami Hurricanes defensive line rotation this season. Numerous reports have indicated that Jackson’s surgery took place on Monday. NBCSports.Com is reporting that the injury was to Jackson’s right knee.
Per the Miami’s CBS site Jackson’s surgery “The surgery was performed at the UHealth Sports Medicine Institute at The Lennar Foundation Medical Center.” The Palm Beach Post reported that Jackson has had a history of injury to his left knee in the past.
Jackson initially injured the knee in 2014.