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UCLA — Jackson figures to battle for playing time behind Ed Ieremia-Stansbury at fullback … Made a smooth transition from linebacker during the Spring of 2000 and spent last season learning his new position, which allows him to utilize his strengths … Chris can block well and he has great hands out of the backfield.
2000 — Appeared in 11 of 12 games as a redshirt sophomore, contributing on the kickoff return and field goal squads … Did not appear in a game as a fullback but practiced at that position all season.
1999 — In his first season with the varsity, Jackson earned limited playing time at outside linebacker … Played eight defensive snaps at Ohio State and was credited with one tackle … Also appeared in three games on the kickoff coverage unit.
1998 — Did not see action during his first year in the program and has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
HIGH SCHOOL — An outstanding prospect, Jackson played in a run-oriented offense at Kentridge High in Kent, WA … Earned three letters for coach Marty Osborn as a tight end and inside linebacker … Made the most of his opportunities, averaging nearly 18 yards per catch … Chris had a school record 105 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, a half sack, three caused fumbles, one fumble recovery, three pass deflections and four interceptions as a senior team captain … On offense, he caught 11 balls for 181 yards and two touchdowns … Team advanced to the State quarterfinals … USA Today honorable mention All-America … PrepStar All-America (No. 5 TE in West) … SuperPrep All-Northwest (No. 10 prospect) … Member of Tacoma News-Tribune Western 100 … Received three votes on Long Beach Press-Telegram’s Best in West poll … PrepStar pre-season All-America … National Recruiting Advisor pre-season All-Region selection at linebacker … SuperPrep pre-season All-Far West … As a junior, he made 13 receptions for 241 yards and two scores … On defense, made 52 tackles (28 solos), including nine for losses, one fumble recovery, three pass deflections … First-team all-league tight end and second-team linebacker … As a sophomore, he started nine games at linebacker and made 70 tackles, one interception and three fumble recoveries … Honorable mention all-league and team Defensive Player of the Year … Also lettered three years in basketball as a power forward for coaches Jeff Shumake and Tom Robinson … Named Most Improved player on team as a junior and Most Promising as a sophomore.
PERSONAL — Full Name: Christopher Michael Jackson … Born: Nov. 28, 1979 in Bellevue, WA … Parents: Michael and Terri Jackson … Father was a standout linebacker for the University of Washington and played eight seasons for the Seattle Seahawks … Has one younger brother, Justin … Being selected as one of the nation’s best prep players by Street & Smith’s magazine is his biggest athletic thrill … Lists former Bear linebacker Michael Singletary as the player he admires the most … Hobbies include reading, music and video games … Earned spot on Director’s Honor Roll in Winter 2000 (3.13 GPA) and Winter 2001 (3.53) … History major.
