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Rico Jackson
Returning to NC State for 2026
R-Jr. · Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. → Dillard
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Rico Jackson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
NC State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · NC State
Returning around him
- 95% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 2 NC State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
NC State · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #45 · 2026 recruiting class #49
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #6329
Peaked at #6329 this season.
Background
AS A RS - FRESHMAN (2024): • Saw action in two games: nine snaps from scrimmage vs. Stanford and on special teams in the bowl game. AS A FRESHMAN (2023): • Redshirted the season. • Enrolled in January of 2023 and went through spring practice with the Wolfpack. HIGH SCHOOL • Played offensive tackl...