Dan Jackson

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Selected by the Lions in the seventh round (230th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Georgia.
• Second defensive back Detroit has ever selected out of Georgia and the first since 1985.

COLLEGE:

• Played four seasons (2021-24) at Georgia, combining for 140 total tackles (99 solo), five pass defenses, four interceptions, and three forced fumbles in his NCAA career.
• 2024: Appeared in all 14 games (13 starts), totaling 64 total tackles (47 solo), three pass defenses, two interceptions, and 2.0 tackles for loss.
  • Third-Team All-SEC
  • SEC Community Service Team
• 2023: Played in 11 games (one start) and registered 20 total tackles (12 solo), one interception, and one pass defense.
• 2022: Appeared in seven games (one start) and tallied 16 total tackles (13 solo), one interception, and 1.0 tackle for loss.
• 2021: Played in all 15 games (four starts) and had 40 total tackles (27 solo) and 2.0 tackles for loss.

PERSONAL:

• During his time at Georgia, he helped lead the team to back-to-back CFP National Championship titles (2022-23).
• Ranked 10th in the SEC with 47 solo tackles in 2024.
• Attended North Hall High School in Gainesville, Ga.