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Florida running back Ja’Kobi Jackson commits to Ohio State out of NCAA transfer portal

Story byOhio State landed former Florida running back Ja'Kobi Jackson. (Kim Klement Neitzel/Imagn)Thomas GoldkampThu, January 15, 2026 at 8:42 PM UTC·2 min readFlorida running back Ja’Kobi Jackson has committed to Ohio State out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. Jackson spent three seasons with the Gators. He arrived at Florida after spending three years at Coahoma CC.

Florida running back Ja’Kobi Jackson commits to Ohio State out of NCAA transfer portal

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Key Highlights

  • In 2023, Jackson didn’t make any appearances, taking a redshirt in the process.
  • But he would begin to get involved for Florida over the next two seasons. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJa’Kobi Jackson was one of the team’s primary backup options in 2024, seeing nearly 100 touches.
  • He rushed for 509 yards and seven touchdowns as a result. Injuries, though, derailed Jackson’s 2025 campaign.
  • He played in just four games, logging 27 carries for 98 yards while catching four passes for 27 yards.
  • With Jadan Baugh opting to return to Florida as the lead back, Jackson began looking for an opportunity elsewhere. Prior to enrolling at Florida, Ja’Kobi Jackson was rated a three-star prospect out of JUCO by On3.
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  1. Florida running back Ja’Kobi Jackson commits to Ohio State out of NCAA transfer portal

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