EVAN JACKSON

SAFETY

5-11 | 176 | 5/22/95

North Texas | UDFA-’25

NFL: Rookie - Cowboys: Rookie

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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.