Syracuse Football makes talented DE Robert Jackson’s top ten, decision date soon

Class of 2021 prospect Robert Jackson has released his top ten schools and decision date. Syracuse football is right in the mix for the young star.

Syracuse football has had an impressive recent track record with defensive ends going to the NFL. It looks like that’s starting to pay off, as 2021 three-star prospect Robert Jackson listed the Orange in his top ten, with his decision date set for July 27, according to 247sports.

The 6-foot-6, 245 pound Jackson, who hails from Warminster, Pennsylvania, is being recruited by mostly power-six conference schools. He speaks highly on the likes of Cincinnati and Arizona State, among others, but SU is still in the mix for him.

However, one plus for the Orange is that they were the first school to offer him a scholarship back on January 17.

If he does choose to play for Syracuse football, Jackson would make the third defensive end commitment for the class of 2021, joining two other three-stars.

The class of 2021 has seemed to be very positive for the Orange so far, who currently rank 55th nationally, a slight uptick from the 2020 class. However, Jackson is rated 86.93 on the 247sports composite model, better than any of the 12 current commitments in the ‘Cuse class for 2021. Thus, if Jackson does decide to go the route of the Orange, one would have to think Dino Babers and crew would be pretty excited.

His highlight tape below really points to his strength on the defensive line. Jackson can both get to the quarterback for sacks, but also has a knack for stopping rushing plays in the backfield.

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There’s a spot on the field for any player who can make plays like those, and especially on a Syracuse football team looks to compete in the ACC.

As mentioned early, Jackson is set to make a decision on July 27.