Florida Gators flip LB Ty Jackson from USC
Billy Napier and the Florida Gators just made another big splash, as USC linebacker commit Ty Jackson has flipped his commitment after attending Saturday’s victory over Ole Miss.
A product of Loxahatchee (Fla.) Seminole Ridge, Jackson is a top-100 prospect overall with On3 and the No. 8-ranked linebacker for the 2025 cycle. He had been committed to the Trojans since Sept. 8.
Jackson is also the second Gators commit from Seminole Ridge this cycle, joining interior offensive lineman Daniel Pierre Louis, who recently flipped from Florida State.
For over a year, Jackson has been near the very top of the Gators’ linebacker board, if not at the top, although there was not much traction early on. That changed over the summer though, as Jackson canceled his Florida State OV in favor of Florida and also attended the Grill in the ‘Ville cookout.
From there, the Gators started picking up serious momentum and hosted Jackson for the season opener too. USC earned his commitment not long after, but Napier’s staff kept their foot on the accelerator and was able to get Jackson back inside The Swamp for a statement victory over a top-10 ranked program.
Now, the 4-star defender is officially committed to the SEC program. He is the second linebacker to jump on board as well, joining Alabama native Myles Johnson.
On3 Scouting Report on Ty Jackson
Instinctual, athletic linebacker with the skill set to excel in defending modern offenses. Measured in at 6-foot-1.25, 197 pounds with 32-inch arms and 9.25 inch hands prior at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. A sensational high school football player. Has the makings of a well-rounded linebacker. Highly instinctual. Keys and diagnoses quickly. Comfortable working in space and coverage. Had two pick-sixes as a junior. Shows outstanding play speed, with the ability to run sideline-to-sideline.
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Highly physical. De-cleats ball-carriers with his striking power. Effective at sifting through trafficking when defending the run. Gets skinny and bursts into the backfield to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Tallied 135 tackles, two interceptions and five forced fumbles as a junior.
A three-phase playmaker for his high school. Took back multiple kickoffs for touchdowns. Also shows his athleticism as a receiver. Has the speed to take a screen pass to the house from 75 yards out. Athleticism is validated in the combine setting. Will need to continue adding weight and does not have the biggest frame. A touch older for the class, turning 18 years-old in May of his junior season. A total football player with the skills, athleticism and physical mindset to be a top linebacker at the college level and beyond.
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