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Stanley Jackson Jr.
Returning to Ohio State for 2026
R-Jr. · Westerville, Ohio
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Stanley Jackson Jr.
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Ohio State
Returning around him
- 31% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 11 Ohio State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -20 net (17 in / 37 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio State · Last season: 12-2 (AP #3) · Talent rank #3 · 2026 recruiting class #4
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #1204
Peaked at #1204 this season.
Background
Honors & Awards 2025: OSU Scholar-Athlete Redshirt Freshman (2025) Did not appear in a game. Freshman (2024) - NATIONAL CHAMPION Did not appear in a game...Redshirted. Majoring in Sport Industry High School/Personal Stanley joined the team in July 2024 as an invited walk-on Stanley played at West...