9. Justin Jackson – Nebraska

Justin Jackson – 72                       Nebraska                                            6-3 280

2012: Jackson emerged as the starting center during fall camp and started all 12 regular-season games before being injured at Iowa. Selected Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches selection) for the 2012 college football season. Played in 12 games. Missed 1 game with an ankle injury.

2011: Jackson moved back to defense in late October, and played against Northwestern and Iowa. He had an assisted tackle against the Wildcats, and saw significant snaps against Iowa.

2010: Jackson appeared in NU's win at Washington, but did not have a tackle.

2009: Jackson appeared in Nebraska wins against Florida Atlantic and Louisiana-Lafayette. He had an assisted tackle against FAU. 

2008: Jackson walked on and redshirted his first season, while adding about 15 pounds of muscle.

High School: Jackson turned down offers from several FCS and Division II programs, including South Dakota, UNO and Northwest Missouri State to walk on at Nebraska. Coached by Jeff Reed at Norris High School in Nebraska, Jackson compiled 84 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and six sacks from his nose guard spot as a senior. After earning all-state honors in Class B for his work on the offensive line, Jackson capped his high school career by playing for the South Squad in the 2008 Shrine Bowl. He was also a state tournament qualifier in wrestling.  

Personal: Justin is the son of Jim and Dianne Jackson, and was born on July 2, 1990. He earned his degree in business administration in May, and was named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll each of the past two semesters. Jackson is majoring in business administration, and has volunteered his time with team hospital visits.