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Derrick Jackson III

Position:
Defensive Back
Ht./Wt.:
5-11 / 180
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Detroit, Mich.
High School:
Cass Tech High School

2025 (Freshman)

Appeared in all 12 games for the Golden Flashes
Recorded 49 total tackles (27 unassisted, 22 assisted)
Had half a tackle for loss for 1 yard
Recorded an interception vs Buffalo
Registered 2 pass breakups
Career-high 10 tackles came at Bowling Green
Had 8 tackles at Oklahoma
5 tackles at Ball State and vs. UMass

Prior to Kent State

Tallied 50 tackles, seven interceptions, and five pass break ups
Had three interceptions in one game
Earned All-State and All-Region honors

Kent State Football 2025 Early Signing Day Press Conference

Wednesday, December 03

Kent State Football vs Northern Illinois 11.28.25 | Cinematic Recap

Sunday, November 30

Kent State Football vs Northern Illinois 11.28.25 | Football Game Highlights

Saturday, November 29

Kent State Football Postgame Press Conference - Game 12 at Northern Illinois

Friday, November 28

Da'Realyst TD vs. UMass

Da'Realyst Clark named Hero Sports G5 All-American

Friday, December 12

Carney vs Merrimack

Flashes set to play at South Carolina in 2026 season opener

Monday, December 08

Da'Realyst Clark Game Winning TD

Flashes have five named to All-MAC, Da'Realyst Clark named Special Teams Player of the Year

Thursday, December 04

Kent State Football 2025 National Signing Day Press Conference

Coach Carney Signing Day Press Conference (WATCH)

Wednesday, December 03