Is Ja'Kobi Jackson Being Overlooked?
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential and projections for Ohio State running back Ja'Kobi Jackson in the upcoming season.
Is Ja’Kobi Jackson being overlooked in Ohio State’s crowded running back room? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue their running back expectations series by examining one of the Buckeyes’ most difficult players to project for the 2026 season. Jackson appeared in only four games last year before an injury ended his season, but his previous work at Florida included productive performances against Georgia, Texas, and LSU. So which version of Jackson should Ohio State expect this fall? Tony and Tom discuss whether Jackson can carve out a consistent role behind Bo Jackson and Isaiah West, how many carries may realistically be available, and why his value could extend beyond his rushing totals. They also explore his potential as a third-down back, pass protector, and receiving threat out of the backfield. Could Jackson become this year's version of C.J. Donaldson? Might he finish third in snaps but fourth in carries? And is a 400-yard rushing season a fair expectation—or evidence that he is being overlooked? Let us know your Ja’Kobi Jackson projections in the comments. 0:00 — Projecting Ja’Kobi Jackson’s 2026 season 0:36 — Why Jackson is so difficult to evaluate 2:17 — His productive…
People in this episode
Hosts: Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr
Topics covered
- Ja'Kobi Jackson
- Ohio State running backs
- 2026 season projections
- pass protection
- third-down back potential
- rushing expectations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ohio State
Places: Florida, Georgia, Texas, LSU
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