Nebraska transfer DL Vincent Jackson signs with UConn

Former Nebraska defensive lineman Vincent Jackson has signed with UConn out of the transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. He has multiple years of eligibility remaining.

Jackson was a three-star prospect in the 2023 signing class. He redshirted his true freshman campaign in Lincoln.

Jackson announced his plans to enter the portal in early December.

“It is bittersweet that I announce I am entering the Transfer Portal,” Jackson wrote on social media. “HuskerNation, this has been one of the best experiences witnessing such an electrifying fan(base). I will forever cherish the memories.”

Jackson played high school football at Central Dauphin East (PA), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 670 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

Another former Nebraska DL committed on Tuesday

Nebraska transfer edge rusher James Williams has committed to Florida State, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. He has at least one year of eligibility remaining.

Williams played 16 games at Nebraska. He had 18 tackles and seven sacks in those games.

Williams was unrated as a high school prospect in the 2022 signing class, playing at Park Hill (Mo.) High School. He played a season of JUCO football before ending up with the Cornhuskers for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Williams joins a Florida State program that is now re-shuffling the deck after a disappointing 2024 campaign, which should mean plenty of opportunity. He’s also following defensive coordinator Tony White from Nebraska to Tallahassee, where White is now the DC for the Seminoles.