Overview
- Jackson committed to the Buckeyes after three seasons at Florida following a JUCO stint at Coahoma Community College.
- He redshirted in 2023 and became a primary backup in 2024, rushing for 509 yards and seven touchdowns on nearly 100 touches.
- His 2025 season ended early due to injury after four games, during which he logged 98 rushing yards and four receptions for 27 yards.
- Ohio State's backfield is expected to feature rising sophomores Bo Jackson and Isaiah West after CJ Donaldson exhausted his eligibility and James Peoples transferred to Penn State.
- Reports also note Ohio State recently added former Alabama defensive lineman James Smith from the portal as part of a string of SEC transfers.