LSU signs dynamic EDGE CJ Jackson
In October, CJ Jackson flipped his commitment from Georgia Tech to LSU and now, the four-star EDGE prospect is signed with the Tigers.
The Georgia native visited LSU during its win over Auburn during the season and never looked back.
“The visit was great. They showed a lot of love, a lot of hospitality. It kind of felt like a home away from home, if you get what I’m saying,” Jackson told On3 after the visit. “They got a nice little culture over there. It feels like Atlanta when I’m down there.
“They got their own little culture, own little vibe. It’s different in some ways, but when you peel back to the basis of it, it’s like Atlanta and that stuck out to me. We ate good. It’s Louisiana. I love it.”
Jackson is the No. 211 player nationally in the On3 Industry Rankings, making him the No. 25 player in Georgia and the No. 23 EDGE prospect in the 2024 class.
LSU defensive coordinator Matt House and defensive assistant John Jancek both played a role in recruiting Jackson to Baton Rouge, as did off-field personnel staffers like Bobby Barham, whom Jackson said he’s grown close to throughout his recruitment.
“I love coach Jancek, cool dude. We vibed the whole trip. Coach House, my DC, student of the game,” he said. “He really knows his stuff. With me being such a big student of the game, we kind of clicked well because I’m like a sponge. All I want to do is learn about the game, learn about things that can make me better. He gave me the whole rundown. It’s cool the love you get down there. You can see why they made a big turnaround and are building something special. I’d kind of like to be a part of that.”
Jackson also spent time with LSU head coach Brian Kelly on his visit and it only further strengthened his decision. The Georgia pipeline has continued to prove valuable for the Tigers under Kelly and now they have another playmaker on the defensive line for 2024 and beyond.
“The stadium was sold out, the fans were rocking and I loved it,” Jackson said. “I loved how the defense bounced back from a couple of tough performances. They played hard, they played with pride and they played in a great environment. I love it is there. LSU is the best place for me. That is why I am going there.”
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