Teylor Jackson

Liberty University Football Media Day on June 27th, 2024. (Photo by Cassidy Paxton)

Class:
Senior
Position:
LB
Height:
6-1
Weight:
230
Prev School:
East Carolina
Hometown:
Washington, D.C.

Previous School:

Transferred to Liberty from East Carolina
Saw playing time in 41 career games during the 2020-23 seasons
Finished his time at East Carolina with 83 career tackles (27 solo, 56 assisted)
Added 7.5 tackles for a loss (43 yards) and 2.0 sacks (28 yards)
Also recorded five pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery
Started all 12 games during the 2023 season
Recorded 51 tackles in 2023 (14 solo, 37 assisted)
Added 4.5 tackles for a loss (27 yards) and 1.0 sacks (16 yards) and four pass breakups
Named to the AAC All-Academic Team in 2020
ECU Director of Athletics Honor Roll in the spring of 2023

Prep:

Graduated from H.D. Woodson High School in Washington, D.C.
Helped Woodson High School to a 10-4 mark as a senior, playing primarily the safety position with additional action at nickel and linebacker
Returned to action in 2017 as a junior after a one-year layoff and made an immediate impact as a starting safety
Credited with 110 tackles and a pair of interceptions as a junior
Helped the Warriors post a 9-3 overall record and the two rounds of the DCSAA playoffs
Joined the National Christian Academy program in 2019 and helped lead the Eagles to a 7-3 record as a team captain
Logged 25 tackles (15 solo), one sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup in seven contests
A three-star prospect according to 247Sports.com and ESPN.com
ESPN.com also listed him among the Top 15 players in the D.C. area
A two-star selection per Rivals.com
Began his high school career at Dunbar High School in Baltimore in 2015

Personal:

Graduated from East Carolina with a bachelor's degree in business management
Currently working on a master’s degree in business management

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty was the perfect location for me first and for most to build my relationship with God, then just great community, great coaching staff, and everything is just like a family.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always take a walk around the field and then pray under the goal post just thanking the Lord and asking Him to continue helping my great grandmother see the hard work I put into the game. Which is why I have a tattoo of her name on my arm.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mother inspires me because of the hard-working person she is. She always has shown me that hard work pays off.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
In our Bowl game in 2021, I had 10 tackles.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
The number 6 is my grandmother’s favorite number.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
For breakfast I like waffles and bacon, for lunch I like a burger, and for dinner I like chicken Alfredo.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Twitter has a lot of good quotes about drive and determination and reminders of the goals I’m chasing.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I like to watch movies outside of athletics.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Luke Kuechley

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Youngboy by Nevada

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
The Dominican Republic is my favorite vacation because I’ve never been there and I always hear great news and reviews about it.