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If things go like most expect, Georgia football will be able to go deep down its roster Saturday against Tennessee Tech and give plenty of snaps to players that are unlikely to see many in the grind of the SEC schedule.
Guys like Jahzare Jackson, who has about as intriguing a story as any in college football this season.
The freshman offensive lineman was a late addition to Georgia’s 2024 recruiting class, going from basketball to signing in July when most rosters were set.
What’s the big deal with Jackson? Well, it’s because he is so big.
Here’s the tale of the tape for Jackson in our three things to know:
Jahzare Jackson is hard to miss
The offensive lineman is listed by Georgia at 6-foot-10 and 348 pounds.
He’ll be No. 64 if you tune in on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.
“Huge,” defensive end/outside linebacker Mykel Williams said. “He has extremely long arms. He has the athleticism in his body, so he definitely has the talent to be somebody with a lot of hard work and dedication.”
Are there any others playing college football that go 6-10? Well, UCF lists 6-10, 330-pound offensive lineman Paul Rubelt from Germany.
Bronny and Jahzare and roundball
Jackson was known for what he did on the basketball court before turning his focus to football earlier this year.
He had put his name into the NBA draft after averaging 12.1 points and 7.5 rebounds last season for Overtime Elite. The 20-year old from San Diego played AAU ball with North Coast Blue Chips with Bronny James, now on the Lakers with father LeBron.
“He was a kid that we had in camp, and he was a unique situation where he was eligible right now,” coach Kirby Smart said of Jackson. “He was a tremendous athlete, raw, hadn’t played football since eighth grade. You recruit size. You recruit athleticism.”
