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Evan Jackson
Returning to Florida for 2026
Fr. · Fort Lauderdale, Fla. → Seminole Ridge
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Evan Jackson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Florida
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Florida
Returning around him
- 55% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 7 Florida players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -9 net (27 in / 36 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Florida · Last season: 4-8 (AP #13) · Talent rank #12 · 2026 recruiting class #17
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12867
Peaked at #12867 this season.
Background
Pronunciation SEASON & CAREER Stats (PDF) COLLEGIATE HONORS Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week (2024) 2025: Joined the Gators as preferred walk-on in the spring... Made collegiate debut on special teams against LIU (Aug. 30). vs. LIU: Made his collegiate debut on special teams and played...