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Elijah Jackson, a 6’0” defensive back from Lawndale, CA, has just submitted his NLI to become a Washington Husky.
Elijah Jackson is a DAWG.
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) December 18, 2019
Welcome to the pack, @Ejay1up.#PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/M3IDkxDJgi
Jackson chose Washington over offers from Utah, Cal and UCLA, among many others. He is one of four DBs expected to sign with the Huskies today, including his high school teammate Makell Esteen.
The Californian DB is ranked as a three star prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings and is also listed as the 41st best cornerback in the country. From his film (see below), it’s clear that Jackson knows how to use his size in coverage to his advantage. He has great ball skills and plays aggressively.
Check out his Junior season (most recent) highlights: