Is Lance Jackson starting?
Lance Jackson is the projected starter at DE for Texas Longhorns.
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A Five-Star Talent
A 5-star recruit out of Texarkana Pleasant Grove, ranked #21 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 16 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 89 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #40
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 254 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★★5-star
- Composite
- 0.9875
- National Rank
- #21
- High School
- Texarkana Pleasant Grove
- Hometown
- Texarkana, TX
Why this rating?
On a 90-rated defense; 69th-percentile production (×0.97 for competition level) put them -1 vs unit starters → 89.
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
Team Role
Depth at DE · Texas Longhorns
- 14089Lance JacksonStarter
- 21980Zina Umeozulu
- 39463Jamarion Carlton
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.