LSU running back Kaleb Jackson levels Whit Weeks in practice
College football is upon us. And one of the greatest games on the planet is only a few weeks away from officially beginning this fall. That means teams across the country are in fall camp, preparing for the season. LSU running back Kaleb Jackson has once again turned some heads for the Tigers in fall camp practices. And on Saturday, he didn’t disappoint when he absolutely leveled one of his teammates, linebacker Whit Weeks, in a practice.
It’s nothing new for the talented running back. Last fall as a freshman, Jackson bowled over Isaac Smith of Mississippi State, absolutely destroying him in the open field. It drew plenty of buzz on social media and even made SportsCenter’s Top 10 list. On the Tigers’ official roster this fall, Jackson is currently listed at 6’0, 235 pounds.
With hits like that one in the open field on his own teammates, it sure is going to be fun to watch Jackson inflict pain upon opposing defenders this fall. Whit Weeks is the brother of former Virginia linebacker West Weeks.
The good news for Jackson and the offensive players for the Tigers, is that they return an elite offensive line unit for the 2024-2025 campaign. It all starts up front in the game of football and the battle of the trenches is always most critical. That’s going to help make life easier for the Tigers running backs: Jackson, Josh Williams, John Emery, and Caden Durham.
More on Kaleb Jackson’s college and high school career
Last fall in his freshman season for the Tigers, Jackson finished with 31 carries for 165 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Also, a weapon in the return game, he returned 10 kickoffs for 249 total yards. Jackson also hauled in six catches in his true freshman campaign.
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A hometown product, he played his high school football for Liberty Magnet School in Baton Rouge. In the 2023 cycle, he was ranked as the No. 12 running back prospect in America and a four-star prospect, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He earned an invitation to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Jackson enjoyed a breakout season in 2021, rushing for 2,031 yards and 29 touchdowns, averaging 14.7 yards per carry. He averaged 184.6 yards rushing per game. As a receiver, he tallied 21 catches for 394 yards and four touchdowns.
Durham was a highly coveted recruit in the 2024 cycle, suiting up for the Duncanville Panthers, one of the more dominant programs in the nation. Blessed with tremendous speed and skill, Durham was a part of the Duncanville track team that shattered the national record in the 4 x 200-meter relay. According to Reel Analytics, his in-game athleticism score was 83.9. He was also clocked at a max speed of 21.6 miles per hour, ranking him in the 94th percentile of running backs across the country.
Durham was ranked as the No. 103 overall prospect and the No. 5 running back in America for his class. And the On3 Industry Rankings had him tabbed as a four-star prospect. He helped guide Duncanville to back-to-back Texas 6A Division I state titles in 2022 and 2023. He earned offensive MVP honors in the 2023 6A state title game after rushing for 243 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries in his team’s 49-33 win. As a junior in 2022, he ran for 1,960 yards and 36 touchdowns.
The LSU Tigers open up their 2024 season with a highly anticipated matchup against the USC Trojans. That one is slated for Sunday, September 1st. The game will be played in Las Vegas, Nevada in Allegiant Stadium–home of the Las Vegas Raiders.