Florida State is expected to hold its Pro Day on Friday, March 27. Former Seminoles making the leap to the next level, like defensive lineman Darrell Jackson Jr. and offensive tackle Micah Pettus, will get a chance to work out in front of NFL scouts and personnel.<\/p>\n
Following three years in Tallahassee, Jackson Jr. is trending to develop into a top-100 pick.<\/p>\n
Recent Mock Draft Sends Darrell Jackson Jr. To Houston![\"Darrell](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01kkzfrm6m6ys6ese0cg.jpg\" "\\"Darrell")
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Nov 2, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr (6) pursues North Carolina Tarheels running back Davion Gause (21) in the second quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Myers-Imagn Images | Robert Myers-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
On Monday, CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards released <\/a>an updated mock draft, as things were recently shaken up with the Miami Dolphins sending Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos.<\/p>\n Edwards is projecting Jackson Jr. to land with the Houston Texans, going off the board in the third round at No. 69 overall. If the prediction comes to fruition, the massive defensive lineman would be the 124th top-100 pick in Florida State history.<\/p>\n As of now, FSU doesn’t have a former Seminole on the Texans’ roster. The franchise recently cut veteran defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr., a 2013 national champion.<\/p>\n Jackson Jr. didn’t participate in athletic testing at the combine, but his sheer physical traits brought him attention. He was listed at 6-foot-5.5, 315 pounds while sporting 34 3\/4-inch arms, 11-inch hands, and an 86-inch wingspan. Jackson Jr. posted the longest wingspan by a defensive tackle at the combine in 27 years and had the largest hands by any player at the event in over a decade.<\/p>\n The Florida native put together impressive showings at the East-West Shrine Bowl and the Senior Bowl. He could be one of the first players at his position to be drafted.<\/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 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 23.<\/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 DL Derrick Nnadi – Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n DB Jarrian Jones – Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n DB Kevin Knowles – 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 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 OLB Jermaine Johnson – Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n LB Cam Riley – Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n DL Eddie Goldman – Washington Commanders<\/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