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2017 Football Roster

24 Obbie Jackson

24 Obbie Jackson

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    170
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    West Bloomfield, Mich.
  • High School:
    West Bloomfield

Summary

Biography

2017 - Sophomore
• Played in 11 games and made three starts
• Totaled 23 tackles (18 solo), two interceptions, one fumble recovery, one touchdown and three pass break-ups
• Had three tackles against #4 USC (9/2) and Michigan State (9/9)
• Came up with an interception in the end zone vs. Idaho (9/16)
• Scooped up a Ball State fumble recovery on the opening kickoff and returned it 21 yards for a touchdown (9/30)
• Had a season-high five tackles in 7-overtime win at Buffalo (10/7)
• Recorded second INT of the season at Toledo (11/24)
• Earned second varsity letter

2016 - Redshirt Freshman
• Played in all 14 games
• Totaled 18 tackles (12 solo), including one for a loss
• Recorded four pass break-ups
• Had three tackles and first career interception vs. Eastern Michigan (10/22)

2015 - Redshirted

High School
• Ranked No. 40 in Detroit Free Press Fab 50 list
• Ranked No. 42 in Detroit News Blue Chip list
• Earned Best Defensive Back Award at Core 6 Showcase camp 
• Named Mr. Explosive (short shuttle winner) for receivers/defensive backs at Adidas Winter Showcase

Personal
• Majoring in Sport Management
• Born on Dec. 10, 1996
• Son of Obbie and Carol Jackson
• Siblings are Martin, Bijan, Trishton and SaDeisha
• Brother, Trishton, plays football for Michigan State

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Historical Player Information

  • 25

    2015Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 180 lbs
    25
  • 24

    2016Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 155 lbs
    24
  • 24

    2017Redshirt Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 170 lbs
    24