Is Jackson Blackwell starting?
Jackson Blackwell is listed 3rd string at NT for Baylor Bears.
Jackson Blackwell is listed NT #3 for Baylor at 55 OVR.
See full Baylor Bears depth chart ›The Story
The Story
A 3-star recruit out of Lorena, ranked #721 nationally coming out of high school.
- Jersey
- #98
- Class
- RS FR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 314 lbs
Jackson Blackwell is currently behind Hosea Wheeler at NT on the Baylor depth chart, a Big 12 team rated 78 overall this season.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8772
- National Rank
- #721
- High School
- Lorena
- Hometown
- Lorena, TX
Why this rating?
On a 73-rated defense; 50th-percentile recruit (no FBS production stats) → 55 after depth penalty.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Depth at NT · Baylor Bears
- 1079Hosea WheelerStarter
- 29973Jamaal Whyce Jr.
- 39855Jackson BlackwellYou
Weekly notes
Who's starting — in your inbox
Starter moves, depth-chart changes, and this week's matchups worth a look. Leave any time.
We only use this address for these weekly notes. Not a betting edge. See the privacy policy. WS Pro extras.
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.