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Ja’Quinden Jackson brings elite athleticism, untapped upside to Texas’ 2020 class

After more than two months without movement, the Texas Longhorns have landed their highest rated prospect this cycle, adding a special talent on Monday evening in the form of Duncanville quarterback Ja’Quinden Jackson.

With the addition of one of the nation’s very best athletes, the Longhorns are possibly acquiring the kind of dynamic playmaker that the program hasn’t had at the quarterback position in quite some time.

Since Jackson exploded onto the scene and proved his dominance on the high school level, questions have been in the air about whether he’d continue to be the dual-threat signal caller, or could he find a spot somewhere in an offense as a skill position, or if he’s a better fit on the defensive side of ball at the next level.