Brandon Jackson

Running Back...6-0...220...Horn Lake, Miss. (Horn Lake)

Running back Brandon Jackson comes to Nebraska from the state of Mississippi, and is the Huskers' first signee from that state since current Philadelphia Eagle running back Correll Buckhalter joined the NU program in 1997. Jackson rushed for 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns for Horn Lake last season, helping Coach Larry Gann's squad to a 6-6 record and a trip to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs (largest class). Jackson also had 200 receiving yards and one touchdown reception. As a junior, Jackson rushed for 1,783 yards and 28 touchdowns, and made 20 receptions for 200 yards and two touchdowns. His performance helped Horn Lake to a 10-3 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs. Jackson was chosen as the 5A Offensive Player of the Year by the Mississippi coaches association each of the past two years and was also an all-region and all-state selection. He was named to the Dandy Dozen by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, signifying the top 12 players in the state of Mississippi. Jackson also received all-metro honors in the Memphis area each of the past two seasons, and was a team captain and Horn Lake's MVP as a senior. Jackson is ranked as the nation's 55th-best overall prospect by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming, who tabbed Jackson as the No. 9 running back in the country. Jackson was ranked as the fifth-best prospect in the state of Mississippi by Rivals.com and is listed as the No. 17 running back in the nation by Rivals. The recruiting service also places him in its Southeast Elite 88. SuperPrep Magazine lists Jackson as the No. 7 prospect in the state of Mississippi, while PrepStar named him to its All-Southeast region squad. Jackson has been a standout for Horn Lake's track team each of the past three years. Jackson has a best time of 10.6 seconds in the 100 meters and narrowly missed qualifying for the state meet last year. He was part of three state qualifying relay teams (4x100, 4x200 and 4x400) each of the past two years. Horn Lake's 4x400 team finished second at the Class 5A state meet lasst season. Jackson also visited Mississippi State and Memphis, and also had scholarship offers from West Virginia, Marshall, Tennessee and Oklahoma State. Jackson is the son of Barbara Jackson and was born on Oct. 2, 1985.

Why Nebraska? ? "I really like the atmosphere at Nebraska. The coaches and players are great and it is just a fun place to be. When you say 'Nebraska' you think big-time football and five national championships."