EVAN JACKSON
SAFETY
5-11 | 176 | 5/22/95
North Texas | UDFA-’25
NFL: Rookie - Cowboys: Rookie
FOR CLASSROOM ONLY
Transactions:
5/1/25: Signed with the Cowboys as a rookie free agent.
College:
Appeared in 25 games at North Texas 2023-2024, with eleven starts and totaled 86 tackles, 61 solo tackles, 25 assist tackles, 5 passes defended, 4 interceptions, 41 interception yards and zero touchdowns.
As a sophomore in 2024, played all 13 games with nine starts and registered 59 tackles (41 solo), 18 assisted tackles, 2 passes defended, 3 sacks and three interception (41 yards returned).
In 2023, as a freshman, appeared in 12 games, two starts, posted 27 tackles (20 solo), 7 assisted tackles, 3 passes defended, 0 sacks and one interception.
Received North Texas Football Athlete of the Week award in Nov. 6, 2023.
Personal:
Attended North Shore High School in Houston, Texas for coach Jon Kay, where he was named first team All-District 21-6A as both a safety and return specialist and was an Honorable Mention All-Vype Public School pick.
As a high school senior in 2023, finished season with 62 tackles and 4.0 TFL, seven pass breakups and three punt return touchdowns.
Native to Houston, Texas.
Received offers North Texas Mena Green, Lamar Cardinals, Stephen F. Austin, Marshall Thundering Herd, Gambling State Tiers and Northwestern State Demons.
Committed to North Texas Mean Green Football on May 22, 2023.