Ja'Cari Jackson
Ja'Cari Jackson is a three-star recruit from Orlando, FL, out of Olympia (No. 1,806 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Florida Atlantic's 8 games this season.
Where Jackson comes from
- Orlando, FL
- Olympia
- About 150 miles from FAU Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,806 in the 2026 class.
Where Jackson fits
Florida Atlantic lists 33 defensive backs this season.
Florida Atlantic defensive backs with a game this season
Florida Atlantic is 5-3. Next: vs UTSA, Thu Nov 5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Olympia
Also from Orlando, FL
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Zach Kittley
Pass share
55.1%
337 pass / 275 run
Plays / game
76.5
8 games
Team sack rate
4.0%
375 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Pass-leaning, fast tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Florida Atlantic -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Florida Atlantic has produced 9 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015.
Joined Florida Atlantic in 2026
- 2026 Florida Atlantic KittleyYear 1 · Games –
- High school OlympiaOrlando, FL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,806 in the 2026 class. Signed with Florida Atlantic.Also from Olympia: Kamran James (Florida), Jalon Thompson (North Carolina) and Romelo Ware (Northern Illinois).
2026
- Signed with Florida AtlanticThree-star, out of Olympia