Sterling Jackson
#28
Class: Senior
Position: Running Back
HT/WT: 6’ 0’’ / 220 lbs
2012:
Switching number from 27 to 28
2011:
Played in 12 games including one start at running back…finished third on the team with 246 yards rushing on 57 attempts and two touchdowns…also caught three passes for 36 yards and a touchdown…rushed for a season-high 75 yards on 11 carries against New Mexico State (Oct. 22)…scored twice while rushing for 38 yards on eight carries at Washington (Sept. 10)….only receiving touchdown occurred against UC Davis (Sept. 24).
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2010:
- Redshirted
2009:
Played at Mendocino College…earned all-conference honors and also tabbed as a junior college All-American…rushed for 737 yards and 10 touchdowns, while averaging 6.0 yards per carry.. also lined up at tight end. Helped his team win the Mid-Empire conference and went on to play in a bowl game against Fresno City College.
Was ranked 3rd in rushing in the Mid-Empire Conf, 4th in scoring in the conference, and ranked # 35 in scoring in the state of CA.
Along with 44 others All-American All_Stars from CA selected to participate in the JUCO All-American game in Mesa, Az. Competed against all the other All-Stars in the remaining states called USA - ALL STARS. During the week his team participated in various events ie: Charity works, visited the boys clubs, and toured Arizona State University. The talented players from CA All Stars overshadowed the USA All-American team.
Also received the only award given to a player for COMMITMENT, DISCIPLINE, and RESPECT at Mendocino College
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2008:
Played RB at Mendocino College in Ukiah, Calif
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Prep:
A 2008 graduate of Redan High School in Stone Mountain, Ga where he played two seasons for, lining up at running back, safety and linebacker… During his first two years, he played at Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Ga…helped team to regional championship as a sophomore in 2005. As a sophomore RB, he had to compete daily in practice on the scout team against some of the best defense players in Georgia 5A - region 7 football. Also lettered in track and wrestling during prep career.
Personal:
Born in Stone Mountain, Ga…intends to major in kinesiology…has two brothers and one sister…parents are Steve and Jaqueline Jackson of Stone Mountain, Ga
Fun Facts:
- JC Teammates with current Warrior Darryl McBride
- At Stephenson HS he went against awesome upperclassmen teammates such as:
-- Marcus Ball: Defensive Back, Florida State & now at the University of Memphis
-- Kelvin Sheppard: Linebacker, LSU, 3rd year starter
-- Jermaine Cunningham: Linebacker, University of Florida, 2nd team All-SEC and 2nd round pick of the New England Patriots
-- Perry Riley: Linebacker, LSU and 4th round pick of the Washington Redskins
-- In 2010, 29 of 32 seniors signed LOI to play college football
-- In 2006, the school’s first two NFL draftees were, DeMario Minter (drafted in the 5th round by the Cleveland Browns) and Anthony Cannon (drafted in the 7th round by the Detroit Lions).
-- Stephenson Defense gave him the nickname “The Bruiser”
- Redan HS is the home of Grammy winning producers “Danger Mouse” and “Swizz Beatz”, MTV personality Alana "La La" Vasquez and Brandon and Brian Casey of R&B quartet Jagged Edge. They are also home to two Super Bowl champions (former Chicago Bears kicker Kevin Butler and current Pittsburgh Steelers punter Chris Gardocki), former All-Pro WR Terrance Mathis, and 18 Major League Baseball draftees, including rising Cincinnati Reds star Brandon Phillips
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Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Sterling Jackson
