Hometown?
Dan Jackson: Gainesville, Georgia
If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you'd take them would be …
Jackson: Longstreet Cafe
College major?
Jackson: Agribusiness
Favorite emoji?
Jackson: The 100
View photos of Detroit Lions seventh-round pick Dan Jackson from the 2025 offseason.
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 20, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 19, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 10, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 13, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 14, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on June 4, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 20, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 21, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on June 3, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on May 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Favorite meal?
Jackson: Ribeye (medium), brussels sprouts, sweet potato soufflé, mac and cheese
What would your entrance music be?
Jackson: Fortunate Son — Creedence Clearwater Revival
Do you have any hidden talents?
Jackson: I like to pick the guitar from time to time.
If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?
Jackson: Hunting and fishing
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Jackson: Ability to fly
If you could play a different NFL position, what would it be?
Jackson: Wide receiver
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Jackson: Being drafted
Who's one person you'd like to meet?
Jackson: Denzel Washington
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Jackson: Michael Jordan
What's your favorite thing about Detroit so far?
Jackson: The culture
