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Redshirt pays off for Jackson

Many of Mississippi State’s redshirt freshmen got their first taste of playing in front of fans at Davis Wade Stadium during the annual spring game in April.

Jesse Jackson wasn’t one of them.

The wide receiver from Petal sustained a hamstring injury just three practices prior to the spring scrimmage and was held out of action.

The missed opportunity has Jackson anxiously awaiting his opportunity to step onto the field and contribute in a live game.

“I still haven’t gotten that feeling yet,” Jackson said. “It’s a big thing to be on the next stage and experience some of that feeling.