Jackson Jr. has already earned impressive reviews with his performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl and Reese’s Senior Bowl. The massive defender has an opportunity to continue trending in the right direction leading up to Pro Day.<\/p>\n
In the process, Jackson Jr. could help Florida State extend an impressive NFL Draft streak.<\/p>\n
FSU’s Darrell Jackson Jr. Projected As Top-100 Pick![\"Darrell](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01kj4996mktyhwbx516z.jpg\" "\\"Darrell")
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Jul 23, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; FSU defenseve lineman Darrell Jackson Jr.answers questions from the media during ACC Media days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Earlier this month, Jackson Jr. was projected as a top-100 pick by PFF’s Gordon McGuinness<\/a>. <\/p>\n In a three-round mock draft, McGuinness has Jackson Jr. going off the board at No. 81, landing with the Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/p>\n If the prediction comes true, Florida State would produce a top-100 selection for the 12th time in 13 years. During that span, the Seminoles have sent former stars such as quarterback Jameis Winston (No. 1), defensive back Jalen Ramsey (No. 5), safety Derwin James (No. 17), and Jared Verse (No. 19) to the professional level.<\/p>\n Over the last two seasons, Jackson Jr. started all 24 games for the Seminoles. He totaled 77 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 pass deflection. Jackson Jr. was named an All-ACC honorable mention in back-to-back years. He also earned the Bobby Bowden Leadership Award in 2024.<\/p>\n Jackson Jr. transferred to Florida State in 2023 after spending the first two years of his college career at Maryland and Miami. He reunited with his longtime friend and high school teammate, Joshua Farmer, who was drafted in 2025.<\/p>\n The Florida native had to sit out the first 13 games of the 2023 campaign due to NCAA transfer rules. He applied for a waiver, which was denied, and his appeal was shut down as well. Jackson Jr. made his first appearance with the Seminoles in the Orange Bowl loss to Georgia.<\/p>\n Which Former Florida State Players Are On NFL Teams?<\/p>\n RB Trey Benson – Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n OLB Josh Sweat – Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n DB Jammie Robinson – Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n WR Keon Coleman – Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n K Ryan Fitzgerald – Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n OL Jeremiah Byers – Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n DL Mario Edwards Jr. – Houston Texans<\/p>\n DB Jarrian Jones – Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n DB Kevin Knowles – Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n DL Derrick Nnadi – Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n DE Janarius Robinson – Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n OL Bobby Hart – Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n DB Derwin James Jr. – Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n QB DJ Uiagalelei – Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n DL Braden Fiske – Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n OLB Keir Thomas – Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n OLB Jared Verse – Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n DL Joshua Farmer – New England Patriots<\/p>\n OLB Brian Burns – New York Giants<\/p>\n K Graham Gano – New York Giants<\/p>\n QB Jameis Winston – New York Giants<\/p>\n OLB Jermaine Johnson – New York Jets<\/p>\n DB Azareye’h Thomas – New York Jets<\/p>\n TE Jaheim Bell – Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n WR Johnny Wilson – Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n DB Jalen Ramsey – Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n DB Asante Samuel Jr. – Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n RB Cam Akers – Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n LB Tatum Bethune – San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n DB Renardo Green – San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n LB Cam Riley – Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n DL Eddie Goldman – Washington Commanders<\/p>\n READ MORE: 3 Takeaways as FSU Basketball Overcomes Double-Digit Deficit to Beat Boston College<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0NoleGameday\u00a0for more\u00a0FREE coverage of Florida State<\/a>\u00a0throughout the year.<\/p>\n Follow NoleGameday on and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n More Florida State NewsFSU Football Trying to Flip Offensive Commit From Georgia Bulldogs
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