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AT TECH: Backup fullback and special teams player who has overcome major injuries the last two years.
2004: Biggest play of the season was causing a fumble on a kickoff return against Virginia Tech, which the Jackets recovered at 28-yard line to set up a touchdown . . . Made four tackles on special teams . . . Caught two passes for eight yards against Virginia.
2003: Caught two passes for 18 yards, both in Tech's victory over 17th-ranked Auburn . . . Carried the ball one time for a four-yard gain against Florida State . . . Suffered a season-ending knee injury against Virginia.
2002: Played primarily on special teams in 2002 but also saw time on offense in certain packages . . . Carried the ball three times for 13 yards and netted two yards on two pass receptions . . . Made six tackles on special teams . . . Sustained a fractured and dislocated ankle on a punt return against Duke in the 11th game of the 2002 season.
2001: Earned limited playing time . . . Did not carry the ball but made six tackles on special teams . . . Redshirted in 2000.
HIGH SCHOOL: Rated the No. 51 prospect in Florida by SuperPrep and the No. 28 prospect in the state by ACC Sports Journal . . . Ranked among the top 75 players in Florida by Florida Prep Football . . . Named to the Florida Times-Union Super 24 . . . Caught 32 passes for 688 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior, averaging 21.5 yards per catch . . . Hails from Bolles School, a prep powerhouse that also produced former Tech receiver Dez White . . . Coached by Corky Rogers . . . Also lettered in basketball and track . . . Member of state championship teams in football and track as a junior.
PERSONAL: Full name is Johnathan DeWayne Jackson . . . Born February 20, 1982 . . . Parents are Johnnie Jackson and Paula Jackson . . . Majoring in Building Construction.
CAREER STATISTICS Year G Rsh Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2001 11 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2002 11 3 13 4.3 0 6 2 2 1.0 0 3 2003 10 1 4 4.0 0 4 2 18 9.0 0 10 2004 12 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 8 4.0 0 6 Total 44 4 17 4.3 0 6 6 28 4.7 0 10
Defense G-GS P-A Tkl TFL Sck FC FR Int PB 2001 11-0 4-2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2002 11-0 5-1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2003 10-0 1-1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 12-0 1-3 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 Total 33-0 10-5 15 0 0 1 0 0 0
