[3] Jackson played high school football at Overton where he earned several accolades during the 2016 season.

[4] Jackson played five seasons (2017–2021) for the University of Tennessee, as a member of the Volunteers football team.

He played under head coaches Butch Jones, Jeremy Pruitt, and Josh Heupel.

[10][11] On October 11, 2022, Jackson was signed off the Titans' practice squad by the Minnesota Vikings, who were in need of safety depth after a season-ending injury to Lewis Cine.

[13] In Week 2 of the 2023 season, Jackson recorded his first professional interception against the Philadelphia Eagles.