Alfred State College

Jackson was a member of the football team from 2003-04 and coached the defensive backs at Alfred State for one season. In 2003 he had 38 tackles, 11 pass break-ups, one interception, and two forced fumbles. In 2004 he was the team's Defensive MVP and first team All-NEFC. In 2004 he received NJCAA All-American honors after recording 33 tackles, 20 pass break-ups and seven interceptions that season.

After Alfred State, he went to Youngstown State and was a NCAA DIAA All-American and was inducted into Youngstown State Hall of Fame. He went on to play arena football for the Rockford Raptors in Rockford Illinois.