Derrick Jackson III - Football - Kent State Golden Flashes

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Derrick Jackson III

Position:
Defensive Back
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 210
Class:
Sophomore
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

New Kent State Football Special Teams Analyst Josh Cribbs Previews the 2026 Season and His New Role

Tuesday, May 05

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 Sports Hall of Famer Josh Cribbs Introductory Interview with Dane Richardson (WATCH)

Tuesday, May 05

Kent State Hall of Famer Josh Cribbs Returns Home as Special Teams Analyst

Wednesday, April 29

Coaching announcement graphic featuring 'Dave Bucar – Tight Ends Coach' in large cream and gold text on an orange and gold background at left, alongside an action photo of Bucar on the sideline wearing a headset, glasses, and gray Under Armour hoodie while holding a clipboard, with a crowd visible behind him and the Kent State lightning bolt, Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos at lower left.

Kent State Football Adds Dave Bucar as Tight Ends Coach

Wednesday, April 29

Carney vs Merrimack

Golden Flashes have Ten Named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society

Wednesday, April 08