2006: Appeared in seven games as a freshman ... Credited with one tackle.

High School: A four-year letterwinner at Northwestern ... Earned All-Dade honorable mention honors ... Named an All-Dade scholar-athlete three times ... Earned the three-year Varsity Award ... Helped lead team to 2006 state quarterfinals and 2005 state semifinals ... Had 40 tackles and two interceptions during his senior year ... Also lettered in track and field.

Personal: Born on September 4, 1987 ... The son of Dennis Jackson, Sr. and Markelda Ellis ... Has one sister, Nicole, and one brother, Daniel ... National Honor Society ... Key Club National Honor Society ... Plans to major in accounting or finance.