Jackson Whitten '26 Recruiting Profile
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2023 Highlights
Jackson Whitten 8...Personal Statement
Hello, my name is Jackson Whitten. I’m a c/o 2026 DL/TE prospect and I play at Bracken County High School in Brooksville, Kentucky. I finished my sophomore season with 7 sacks, 15 TFL, 2 FF & FR, and 46 tackles. I also recorded 1,087 yards passing with 13 total touchdowns. I’m 6’3 and weigh 255 lbs. As of now, I run a 5.0 forty.
This past season I was named to the All-State Defense by multiple media reports, All-District, and Defensive MVP for my respective team.
If you have any interest I would love to talk with you. I’m looking for an opportunity to compete at the next level. I hope my work ethic, athletic abilities, and academic prowess will allow me to secure an opportunity to play at the next level. Below is my contact information and Hudl video links:
C: 606-842-1199
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17549372/Jackson-Whitten
I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Thank you!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-State, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Coach References
- High School Assistant Coach
- DJ Powell
- High School Assistant Coach
- Coach Jeremy Ahrens
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Steven Tarter
Events
- Camp/Event
- Morehead State Football Camp
- 7/23/22 to 7/23/22
- Ran a PR on 40 yd dash, then dominated on dline. I also threw a couple balls for the coaches aswell.
- Camp/Event
- Kentucky Future Stars Game
- 6/15/22 to 6/18/22
- Despite not starting the game, I came in and played majority of snaps. Nothing got past my edge and I had a tipped pass, sack, and 5 tackles (2 TFLs). After halftime I started the rest of the game and continued to show out
- Camp/Event
- Kentucky Future Stars Combine
- 4/10/22 to 4/10/22
- Played in multiple different weather conditions, threw good balls and worked some oline men in board drills, pass pro, and 1on1s. Many high school coaches requested to talk to me after this combine.
- Camp/Event
- Kentucky Future Stars Combine #1
- 3/27/22 to 3/27/22
- Showcased my talent and met coaches who can hopefully guide me during my recruiting process.
- Camp/Event
- Battle of The Regions
- 3/26/22 to 3/27/22
- 2 games, 14 tackles, 2 TFLS, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles. Honorary Defensive Captain.
- Camp/Event
- All-Star Classic
- 11/26/21 to 11/27/21
- Defensive End Starter. Selected as East Team Captain. Defensive MVP.
- Camp/Event
- Kentucky Future Stars
- 7/15/21 to 7/18/21
- I made the Kentucky Future Stars roster as an athlete and played as defensive end. The team and I traveled down to Nashville to play the Tennessee Future Stars. I had 2.5 tackles and 1 TFL in this All-Star Game.
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Games played | 11 |
| Attempts | 150 |
| Completion percentage | 43% |
| Completions | 64 |
| Passing yards | 1087 |
| Touchdown passes | 10 |
| Rushing attempts | 51 |
| Rushing yards | 3 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 3 |
| Assisted tackles | 23 |
| Forced fumbles | 2 |
| Pass break-ups | 2 |
| Recovered fumbles | 2 |
| Sacks | 7 |
| Solo tackles | 23 |
| Tackles for a loss | 15 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. AP World History Pre-Ap English COM 252 (MCTC Dual Credit) WGS 201 (MCTC Dual Credit) BAS 282 (MCTC Dual Credit)Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP World History Pre-Ap EnglishRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHugh O'Brien Award Recipient Regional Academic Team Governor's Cup On-Demand Writing All A Honor Roll Student of the Month December 2023
- ActivitiesBeta Club FFA FBLA Gifted and Talented FCA Weightlifting Speed and Agility Training (Nevels) Peer Tutor
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