Kieren Jackson

One of the top statistical leaders in all of Northeast Florida at wide receiver was Kieren Jackson of Mandarin. The 2023 standout not only led his team in receiving touchdowns (11), but he led the Gateway Conference in receiving TDs, while finishing second in Duval County, and third in all of Northeast Florida in receiving scores. Jackson finished his senior season with 614 receiving yards, and 1,003 all purpose yards for the Mustangs. Second on his team in both categories. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown.

Jackson was instrumental in helping his team win a district championship, and achieve a playoff appearance. He proved to many who overlooked him, that he is one of the most talented and versatile wide receivers in his class. Possessing the ability to run every route, line up inside or outside, and excel on special teams. Jackson is rated a 4-star prospect by Duval Sports, and will be an exceptional collegiate student athlete at the division-1 level.

Jackson signed with Albany State University in the summer of 2023.

(2023): First season as a Golden Ram, appeared in nine games recording 17 catches for 157 yards, one receiving touchdown… He recorded a season-high 99 receiving yards and a long reception of 80 yards against Allen.

2025 at Edward Waters University, Jackson was honored as being named to the 2025 @WalterCampFF Division II All-America team as a kick returner. FAMU Athletics, he earned BOXTOROW HBCU All-American honors at Edward Waters University, where he racked up 558 kick return yards and 3 touchdowns alongside 129 punt return yards and a touchdown score.

2026: Jackson entered the transfer portal and committed to the FAMU Rattlers in June 2026. The move reunited him with Coach Gray, who took over the head coaching reins at FAMU. During 2026 August training camp, co-offensive coordinator Nick Sewak heavily praised Jackson’s rapid growth and projection as a major asset to the Rattlers’ explosive offense