2017 National Signing Day: 10 Biggest Names to Know
6. Austin Jackson, 4-star OT (Phoenix, AZ)
Austin Jackson is a coveted four-star offensive tackle prospect at 6-foot-6 and 280 pounds. He rates 35th overall in the nation, eighth overall at his position and is the first overall player in the state of Arizona, according to 247 Sports. Jackson is one the uncommitted stars to watch as National Signing Day approaches
The offensive tackle has narrowed his decision down to USC, Arizona State and Texas A&M. He took official visits to his top schools early in the recruiting process and has had a quiet January. However, he didn’t take a visit to College Station to see the Aggies. Jackson visited USC on November 26. Then he visited the Sun Devils on December 3.
With zero commitments in this year’s recruiting class, its obvious why the Sun Devils would be a top three for Jackson’s services. Arizona State will nine offensive lineman on the roster for 2017.
The Trojans have eight offensive lineman on the currently roster for 2017. But they also have three offensive tackle commitments in this year’s recruiting class, four-star Alijah Vera-Tucker and three-stars Jalen McKenzie and Andrew Voorhees.
Jackson has an opportunity to join a strong class of offensive lineman that will anchor a high-power offensive under head coach Clay Helton. He is set to make his decision on February 1.