Dan Jackson (defensive back)

Daniel Warren Jackson (born November 30, 2000) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Lions in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft. Jackson attended North Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia. As a senior, Jackson played both running back and defensive back, totaling 1,785 all-purpose yards, 26 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He decided to walk-on at the University of Georgia, following his high school career. After redshirting and being a member of the scout team for his first two years on campus, Jackson earned significant playing time in 2021. Against Arkansas, he blocked a punt, leading to a touchdown, before leading the team in tackles the following week. Jackson finished the 2021 season with over 35 tackles, becoming a leader on Georgia's defense. The following season, he played in seven games, recording 16 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup before his season was prematurely ended due to injury. In 2023, Jackson returned from his injury, playing in the season opener against UT Martin.