#82
Jackson Long
Returning to Georgia Southern for 2026
Fr. · Hendersonville, Tenn. → Beech
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Jackson Long
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Georgia Southern
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Georgia Southern
Returning around him
- 92% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: -1 net (17 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Georgia Southern · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #93 · 2026 recruiting class #88
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #3764
Peaked at #3764 this season.
Background
2025-26: Dressed for several games, but did not see any game action … Made the Honor Roll in the spring. 2024-25: Did not see game action at Georgia Tech … Transferred to Georgia Southern in the summer. 2023-24: Did not see game action at Georgia Tech. 2022-23: Redshirted as a freshman at USF aft...