Devon Jackson, LB, Oregon: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Attribute |
Details |
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Name |
Devon Jackson |
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Position |
Linebacker (LB) |
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Jersey Number |
#9 |
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Class |
Senior |
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School |
Oregon |
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Height / Weight |
6’2″ / 228 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Omaha, Nebraska / Burke HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
2022 (Oregon) ……………….. 5 G | 1 Tackle
2023 (Oregon) ……………….. 12 G | 17 Tackles, 1.5 TFL
2024 (Oregon) ……………….. 14 G | 47 Tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.5 Sacks, 1 FF, 2 PD
2025 (Oregon) ……………….. 13 G | 41 Tackles
2026 (Oregon) ……………….. 2 G | 12 Tackles, 1 INT (96-yard TD) (Active)
NCAA Total ……………… 46 G | 118 Tackles, 4.5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks, 1 FF, 1 INT (1 TD)
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his placement on Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List, his elite track background (Nebraska state 100m champion with a 10.54 PR), and reportedly hitting 23.55 MPH on Oregon’s GPS trackers:
- Height: 6020
- Weight: 228 lbs
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.42
- 10-Yard Split: 1.50
- Vertical Jump: 39.0″
- Broad Jump: 10′ 6″
- 3-Cone: 6.95
- 20-yd Shuttle: 4.25
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 18 reps
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Devon Jackson hails from Omaha, Nebraska, where he was a consensus four-star recruit and standout dual-sport athlete at Burke High School. He won the state championship in the 100-meter dash in a blazing 10.54 seconds. After committing to Oregon, Jackson saw limited action early on, using a redshirt in 2022. By 2024, he carved out a substantial rotational role, racking up 47 tackles. Widely recognized as one of the fastest linebackers in college football, Jackson was prominently featured on Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List for his elite workout numbers. He enters his senior season in 2026 as a premier athletic specimen on the Ducks’ defense.
Key Strengths
- Elite Track Speed: Jackson possesses legitimate sprinter speed in pads. After clocking a 10.54s 100m in high school and hitting over 23.5 MPH in college, his closing burst and ability to carry tight ends or running backs vertically downfield are rare.
- Sideline-to-Sideline Range: His straight-line acceleration allows him to erase angles quickly, track down ball carriers in outside pursuit, and recover effortlessly if caught out of position.
- Explosive Athleticism: Showcases phenomenal lower-body explosiveness, backed up by a reported 39-inch vertical jump. He fires out of his stance with suddenness when triggering downhill.
Developmental Focus
Because he has the pure speed of a defensive back, scouts will closely evaluate his physical play strength in the box. Continuing to refine his block deconstruction against larger interior linemen, improving his run-fit discipline, and turning his raw athleticism into consistent pass-rush production will be vital to solidifying an early-round grade.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
Film notes to be added.
All-Star Game Notes
- East-West Shrine 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
Measurables to be added.