Kenyatta Jackson Jr.: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats

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Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is a freshman DE at Ohio State from Hollywood, FL. He is listed at 6'6", 263 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Kenyatta Jackson Jr. No. 66 on its 2027 board (No. 19 among defensive linemen & edge rushers): a 70% chance to be drafted, 37% to go in the top 100 picks and 11% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition. At Ohio State (2022–26) he made 79 tackles (22.5 for loss), recorded 12.5 sacks and had 0 interceptions and 3 passes defended.

Team details

  • School: Ohio State
  • Position: DE
  • Class: Freshman
  • Height: 6'6"
  • Weight: 263 lbs
  • Hometown: Hollywood, FL
  • Jersey: #2
  • Big board: No. 66 of 2027 (No. 19 DL)
  • Projection: Rounds 4-7
  • Chance to be drafted: 70%
  • Recruiting: 4-star

What drives his prospect grade

FactorEffect on his grade
Production & roleStrong plus
Program & competitionStrong plus
Recruiting pedigreePlus
SizePlus
EfficiencyNeutral
Age & experienceNeutral

College career stats

SeasonSchoolGTacklesSoloTFLSacksINTPDFF
2026Ohio State826105.53000
2025Ohio State132816116.5020
2024Ohio State1016831.5010
2023Ohio State57321.5000
2022Ohio State22210000

2026 game log

WkOpponentResultTacklesTFLSacksINTPD
1Ball StateW30.500
2at TexasL5110
3Kent StateW1000
4IllinoisW2110
5at IowaW1110
6MarylandW30.500
7at IndianaW7000
9at USCL41.500

Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com