Oklahoma State picked up its 18th commitment — and first running back commitment — of the 2019 recruiting cycle this past Sunday.
With J.D. King announcing his decision to transfer, and Justice Hill declaring for the NFL draft, the Cowboys were down to only three scholarship running backs on the roster heading in 2019. Jackson’s decision gives OSU some much needed depth at the position and was a solid pickup for the Pokes. I’ll dive into his background and future fit in Stillwater in more detail below.
Background
The junior college product had received offers from Kansas State and Utah, along with several smaller programs, and was gaining interest from Cal before his commitment to Oklahoma State.