Devin Jackson, a 6-2, 195 safety from First Academy in Orlando, Florida, committed to the Ducks Thursday morning, announced on social media and Instagram.
Jackson is Oregon's 14th commitment in the 2026 class and the second at safety after Jett Washington on June 19. He's the No. 212 prospect and No. 21 safety according to 247.
Along with Washington, Trey McNutt, Kingston Lopa and Na'eem Offord among others, he gives secondary coach Chris Hampton great length, speed, versatility and athleticism in the back end for the future.
As a junior Jackson posted 80 tackles, 7 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 forced fumble over 10 games.
He's the second plus-athlete the Ducks have pulled out of Florida for the 2026 secondary, joining Xavier Lherisse of Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne.
At the OT7 Championships at St. Thomas Acquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, Jackson told Jon Santucci of the Gainesville Sun, “When I’m locked in, I’m locked in,” he said. “I was locked in on Florida for the past nine months. When I lock in on July 3, I’m done."
One picture tells the story of his athletic ability.
Ball = 💰#getpaid7 pic.twitter.com/b64baiszr0
— Devin (Djack) Jackson (@DevinJackson010) June 30, 2025
The highlight film shows a player who is physical with a nose for the ball lining up at deep safety. He closes quickly and hits with authority. He drives through tackles, displaying flexibility, using his size to dominate matchups.
He's excellent at coming up to force the run and decisive in reading his keys. He plays the ball and high points it, using his body to shield it from the receiver. He's a playmaker who explodes through contact.
At 6-2, 195 Jackson might develop into a natural fit for the Star position or grow into a linebacker like Jeffrey Bassa or Troy Dye did.
Like so many of Oregon's recent commitments, he has the energy and competitiveness to contribute to a ramped-up atmosphere at practice.