The Miami Hurricanes’ defense has several top tier players on it, and junior Defensive End Joe Jackson is arguably its best. A strong 6’5” 258lb defender, Jackson has immense physical talent and proven performance to his record.
A 4-star recruit from Miami (FL) Gulliver Prep in 2016, Jackson flew under the radar to some extent. This was due to his early commitment to Miami as a HS junior, and the fact that he never wavered from that pledge. While the optics of Jackson’s recruitment may not have been eye-catching, his play on the field was.