Tight end target Amir Jackson breaks down first look at Tennessee

Four-star tight end prospect Amir Jackson hadn’t been to rocky Top throughout the recruiting process, but that all changed on Saturday as the 6-foot-5, 210 pound athlete took in all that was Tennessee at the ‘865 Live’ recruiting event.

“I loved it – everything about it. The campus here, the scavenger hunt. Everything was just nice,” the prospect told Volquest. “At first I didn’t have as much of interest because I hadn’t been here, but since I’ve come here – I like it.”

Position coach Alec Abeln has ramped up the communication process of late as that relationship continues to grow. He, along with head coach josh Heupel, made sure Jackson had a memorable day in Knoxville.  

“He is a good dude. We get along well. It was pretty easy today. He is a good dude,” the tight end said of Abeln before being asked about Josh Heupel. “It’s in his name, man. He’s a good dude too. He’s energetic. He interacts with everybody, no matter who you are. He makes sure you have fun.”

As far as an official visit and September-December timeline, Jackson is in no hurry.

“I plan on coming back November 18,” when asked about an official visit to Tennessee. “With the stadium being so big and with the crowd, I feel like it’s going to be a good game [Georgia game].”

Jackson is currently rated as the nation’s 123rd overall prospect and 10th-best tight end in the class, according to the On3 Industry ratings. On3 ranks Jackson as the nation’s 123rd overall prospect and 8th-best tight end. 

More About Amir Jackson

“Amir Jackson is a three-sport star for Portal (Georgia) High School. Jackson had 22 catches for 428 yards and four touchdowns in 2022, including four scores. That was good for an average of 19.4 yards per catch. Jackson also made an impact at safety in 2022, where had had 71 tackles, two forced fumbles and an interception. “Coaches like me because of my athleticism and my ability to make plays on the ball,” Jackson said. Jackson showcases that athleticism also on the basketball court and in track. Through three seasons of playing varsity basketball, Jackson averaged 13.9 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals.”

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