Four-star linebacker Ty Jackson made waves in the recruiting world on Monday, flipping his commitment from the USC Trojans to Florida football.
Jackson, a native of Loxahatchee, has been on Billy Napier and his coaching staff’s radar for a long time as they have desperately tried to keep him in the state of Florida.
“Being close to home is always one to be honest with you,” Jackson told Swamp247 earlier in the year about the attractions the Gators have to sell. “Getting back on campus a lot, being able to do that, it’s always good. Just the people.”
Jackson also noted the importance of defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong’s efforts to recruit him.
“It’s definitely big to me,” he said. “The DC (defensive coordinator) taking time out of his day to reach out to me to try and check up. Make sure my day is going well, school, and getting ready to get back in football.”
This past season at Seminole Ridge High School, Jackson logged 135 tackles, four forced fumbles, two sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery.
Other teams involved with Jackson were Alabama, Florida State, Georgia and Penn State.
Recruiting Summary
Jackson is a four-star linebacker who ranked as the No. 124 overall prospect in the country and the No. 13 ranked linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports composite.
The On3 industry ranking has Jackson at No. 135 in terms of national rankings and the 15th-best linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class. ESPN has Jackson as the No. 1 linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class.
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