KENYON JACKSON

POSITION
Defenisve Lineman

HEIGHT
6-0

WEIGHT
290

HOMETOWN
Little Rock, Ark.

HIGH SCHOOL
Parkview Arts & Science Magnet HS

High School Highlights: Three-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN and Scout … Ranked among the top 100 defensive tackles nationally by 247 Sports (No. 67), ESPN.com (No. 75) and Scout (No. 92) … Ranked among the top 15 recruits in Arkansas by ESPN.com (No. 9) and 247 Sports (No. 14) … Totaled 75 tackles, 14.5 sacks and three forced fumbles as a junior … Two-time all-state and all-conference (2014 and 2015) … Honor roll student.

Personal: Born April 16, 1998 … Son of Keith and Melanie Jackson … Has two brothers, Keith Jr. and Koilan … Father, Keith, was a six-time NFL Pro Bowl selection during nine season with Philadelphia, Miami and Green Bay and an All-American player at Oklahoma … Brother, Keith Jackson Jr., was an All-SEC defensive lineman at Arkansas and was drafted by the Rams in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft … Says he wants to go into sports broadcasting after his playing career.

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