Dontavius Jackson
Dontavius Jackson (born November 11, 1989 in LaGrange, Georgia) is an American football player who attends The University of Georgia. Jackson graduated from Heard County High School, (located in Franklin, Georgia) in 2008.
High school career (2004-2007)
Jackson played for Heard County High School Braves in Franklin, Georgia from 2004-2007. In 2004, he rushed for 0 yards, had 97 tackles, and 8 sacks. In 2005, Jackson had 1,374 rushing yards, and 16 touchdowns. Jackson's defensive performance included 74 tackles, and 4 interceptions. In 2006, Jackon rushed for 2,462 yards, which amounted to 29 touchdowns. His defensive performance included 73 tackles, and 3 interceptions. In his 2007 season, Jackson broke his wrist during the first half of the first game of his season. He had surgery On It the following day. Before he was sidelined, Jackson had accrued 250 yards, and 3 touchdowns.
College (2008- )
In college, he will be playing Tailback [TB] for the University of Georgia.
Awards
- 2008 SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams
- PrepStar Top 135 Dream Team
- Scout.com four-star prospect
- #32 prospect in the South
- #186 player in America
- #23 RB in nation
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia’s Super 11 and Super Southern 100
- Top 150
- #13 prospect in Georgia
RB Rankings
- Best in space (3)
- Best in Running backs (8)
- Georgia Top 50 (11)
- UGASports Georgia Top 50 (11)
- 2007 Parade All-America “Ones To Watch” list
Personal
Jackson is currently in a relationship with Jaclyn Kilroe