Jalen Jackson '19 Recruiting Profile

My name is Jalen L. Jackson and I attend Northside High School located in Roanoke, Virginia. 

I am a competitive student athlete. I play football, basketball, and baseball.  I have worked extremely hard to compete at a high level in all three sports.  My overall athleticism is displayed in all three sports. 

I enjoy playing football and basketball most of all because of the constant tempo and focus involved in competition.  I have received thirteen years of football and basketball coaching and instruction. I have made a concerted effort to become a better student of the game in respect to these two sports.  In the off-season I make diligent strides to improve mentally and physically.

  In football, I have played wide-receiver, H-Back and Quarterback.  I am the starting Quarterback at Northside High School and leader of our football team.  I continuously work at improving my leadership skills, pass accuracy, arm strength, footwork, decision making and having a better overall understanding of the game.  I am often praised for having poise in the pocket and a calm demeanor under duress.  I enjoy reading defensive coverages and making correct reads to find the open man.  I have the ability to extend plays and advance the football. 

In basketball, I have played all five positions but I am most comfortable and have had success as a shooting guard.  I am a excellent three-point shooter and I pride myself on being a premier defender.  I enjoy on the ball physicality and competition. 

I never give up - on or off the field/court.  My plans are to attend college, be a successful student athlete, and graduate from that institution with a degree and the skills necessary to be successful in my adult-life.