Defensive back and Florida decommit Devin Jackson set for official visit to Nebraska
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are scheduled to welcome in a four-star defensive back for an official visit in June. Safety Devin Jackson listed the Huskers on his official visits, alongside LSU, Miami and Oregon.
Jackson initially committed to Florida in July 2024 but decommitted in mid-April, becoming the second defensive back in the 2026 class to do so after position coach Will Harris left Florida to join Miami.
Jackson is listed as the No. 14-ranked safety and the No. 19-ranked prospect in the state of Florida according to the On3 recruiting ratings. He holds 45 offers with schools such as Miami, Auburn, Georgia, Florida State and LSU.
The 6-foot-2, 195-pound junior visited Nebraska back in February after putting together a strong 2024 season with First Academy. Across 10 games, Jackson racked up 80 total tackles, seven pass break-ups, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one tackle-for-loss.
Jackson is scheduled to visit Lincoln on June 20.
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