After being listed as a starter on the team's first depth chart, Sooners' defensive lineman Jayden Jackson was placed on the Shaun Alexander Award Watch List on Wednesday.
on the Sooners' first depth chart of the 2024 season on Sunday. Jackson received rave reviews from his teammates and coaches throughout the offseason after arriving on campus in January.
While it is hard for most true freshman to even play rotational snaps, Jackson will have a good chance to win the award if he is able to maintain his starting position along OU's defensive front all season. Coming out of high school, Jackson was rated the No. 189 overall prospect and No. 10 defensive lineman in the nation, according to Rivals.
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