Post-OSU Update: James Jackson transferred to Wayne State in 2011 and put up modest numbers in two seasons there (14 games played; five total touchdowns). (updated: Aug. 2025)

Major: Undeclared (2009-10)

Weight: 184 (2010), 175 (2009)

2010 Media Guide: young receiver blessed with elite acceleration and speed … has added strength to his arsenal with a solid performance during off-season workouts.

2009: Redshirted for the Rose Bowl and Big Ten champions.

High School: Receiver with elite acceleration and speed … first team all-state performer for Coach
Matt Bird … 45 catches for 600 yards for the district finalists … 1,500 all-purpose yards … Super Prep Midwest Top 20 … Rivals and Scout Michigan top 5 … Lansing State Journal Dream Team as a sophomore, junior and senior … Detroit News Best of the Midwest team … Detroit Free Press Top 22 … Lansing area athlete of the year … state 100m sprint champion and holds state record in the 60m indoor (6.7) … placed 7th in 100m at AAU Olympics.

Personal: Son of Curtis and Sherrie Jackson … enrolled in March.