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Nick Jackson Virginia ILB

Posted on 1/12/23 at 6:59 pm
Posted by Wrucker16
Member since Jul 2014
3280 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 6:59 pm
Highlights: LINK

100+ tackle guy 3 straight seasons, 20 TFLs, 10 Sacks in his career. Team captain at Virginia last 2 years. Coaches praise his football IQ and leadership. Been in the portal for awhile. Would be an excellent addition.
This post was edited on 1/12/23 at 7:03 pm
Posted by Merchant Tiger
Member since Jul 2022
275 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 7:00 pm to
Get Gordon!

Do any of our coaches have an in?
Posted by Wrucker16
Member since Jul 2014
3280 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 7:03 pm to
Jordan Arcement was with him at Virginia.
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
10276 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 7:04 pm to
I'm sure he and Weeks know each other well, too.
Posted by macaoidh
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
2922 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 7:08 pm to
The fact he's been in the portal as long as he has and there's been zero buzz about him with LSU isn't a good sign on Jackson.

And it's weird, because you would think he would work for us. He's a senior, so he doesn't push the two juniors out of ever being able to start, and he gives you the ability to play three linebackers with experience or even start opposite Penn if you want to line Perkins up at the Jack.

Something about him doesn't work for us, I guess. Dunno what it is.
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
33939 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 7:51 pm to
Agreed

They would've been all over him by now.
Posted by SOL2
Dallas burbs
Member since Jan 2020
8087 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:59 am to
take - we need 8 or 9 on the roster
Posted by mgdtiger
Member since May 2006
3272 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 8:32 am to
Something is weird. A guy like this doesn’t usually last in the portal this long. Has he made any visits
Posted by winntiger
318
Member since Jul 2004
1415 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 8:39 am to
I thought I read he is waiting to graduate from Virginia in the spring semester. Maybe why he isn’t in a rush to commit somewhere.
Posted by Damathe
Member since Apr 2020
7092 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 11:05 am to
quote:

Something is weird. A guy like this doesn’t usually last in the portal this long. Has he made any visits
FYI. This has all been hashed out in the Portal sticky and I think elsewhere, baws. The Wruck has been the protagonist. I wondered why he'd been in their so long, too.
NJ is within this one semester of getting his degree from Virginia. That paper plays anywhere. That semester gives him some time to let the football part work itself out.
He's in no rush football wise, nor does he need to be.
Kid is going to graduate with a Marketing degree.
From the looks of things, he's learned well. Starting with the Marketing of himself!
Every major program would take this kid. Best ILB in the Portal this year by a pretty far taste.
LSU offers the PHD in Business with concentration in Marketing he needs for Grad School.
Football offers him coaching by a DC who has recent experience with and has been considered an up and coming NFL LB Coach.
And he can become a legend in this unique region while competing for a Natty versus the best there is in College Football.
Come to the Boot, Jack!

Edit: I didn't realize the Arcement connection and completely forgot about Weeks. Great pernts!
This post was edited on 1/13/23 at 12:23 pm
Posted by Wrucker16
Member since Jul 2014
3280 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 2:28 pm to
Nick Jackson is visiting Auburn this weekend. Sigh.
Posted by RUKIDDINGME
Conroe, TX
Member since Nov 2018
2685 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 2:46 pm to
Well there goes that he will get paid. How long before something is done regarding Auburn and Hugh Freeze?
Posted by FriscoTiger
Frisco, TX
Member since Aug 2005
4578 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 3:01 pm to
They are not doing anything wrong. They are showing that they are committed to buying the best team possible. It may or may not work out for them, but they have the commitment from boosters to try.
Posted by subidc
CharlestonSC
Member since Nov 2019
3311 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 3:11 pm to
FSU and Auburn doing work. Welcome back to college football. NIL is truly changing the game. As far as your post goes nothing because everyone is doing it. Pay up or fall behind. I don’t like it but it ain’t changing so you got to get onboard or fall behind.
Posted by msizzle08
Member since Dec 2019
652 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 3:13 pm to
Yall also have to realize both Auburn and FSU aren't recruiting out of HS at a high level right now therefore they can afford to pay up more to transfers. Neither team was even in top 15.
Posted by NJLSU
Member since Aug 2022
1512 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 3:35 pm to
Basically this, they’re trying to play catch-up with an LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, Ohio State, etc in terms of talent. They’re throwing money at almost all positions. LSU and others are cerebral and addressing simple areas where more depth is needed. Various levels to it.
Posted by Toptigerfan86
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2022
2833 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 4:21 pm to
Not sure what the sighing is about

LSU apparently isn’t interested
Posted by SeekGreatness
Member since Nov 2015
3792 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:30 pm to
Should be the #1 target in the portal and the only MUST GET. ILB will be the biggest weakness in 2023 if they don’t get this one.

Perkins would be forced to play ILB too early and it would probably dampen his effect on the field if they don’t get an experienced and elite ILB.

Could Perkins step up and be great at ILB? Sure, it’s his projected future position. but that’s the QB of the defense and requires elite understanding of the system. Idk if he’s ready for that just yet.
This post was edited on 1/13/23 at 7:35 pm
Posted by Damathe
Member since Apr 2020
7092 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:33 pm to
quote:

Yall also have to realize both Auburn and FSU aren't recruiting out of HS at a high level right now therefore they can afford to pay up more to transfers. Neither team was even in top 15.
Nice point.
Posted by Damathe
Member since Apr 2020
7092 posts
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:39 pm to
quote:

Should be the #1 target in the portal and the only MUST GET. ILB will be the biggest weakness in 2023 if they don’t get this one.
Perkins would be forced to play ILB too early and it would probably dampen his effect on the field if they don’t get an experienced and elite ILB.
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