But he missed all of spring training with a broken thumb while his two main competitors, juniors Jackson and Brian White practiced.

Jackson was named as an honorable mention to the Colorado Buffaloes's all-decade team due to his excellence on and off the field.

[6] Jackson had strong competition from Cody Hawkins, Matt Ballenger, and Nick Nelson to remain the quarterback for this season.

Jackson played his final year of eligibility at Division II CSU Pueblo, with 34 receptions for 453 yards.

On January 22, 2009, Jackson pleaded guilty to lesser crimes and was sentenced to five and one-half years in prison.