Jack Talkington
Team's 2025 leading tackler (91 total, 41 solo) earned first-team All-Great Midwest Athletic Conference honors. · Added three sacks, eight tackles for loss, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. · Was one of defense's leaders in 2024 prior to season-ending injury, finishing with 27 total tackles (18 solo), a tackle for loss and an interception in four games. · Saw significant time as a freshman in 2023, recording nine total tackles (eight solo) in seven games. Broke program's career passing (4,334) and rushing (2,814) yards records. · Named first-team All-Ohio and Stark County Player of the Year as a senior. · Was second-team All-Ohio as a junior. · Earned four varsity letters each in football and basketball. Son of Mike and Andrea Talkington.
- EnrolledJack Talkington (LB) enrolled in Ashland University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ashland University | 10 | 9 | -- | Elite | 83 | 48 | 6 | 24 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Ashland University | 13 | 13 | -- | Elite | 91 | 41 | 10 | 21 | 3.0 | 5 | 4 |
| 2024 | Ashland University | 4 | 4 | -- | High | 27 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Ashland University | 7 | 1 | -- | Low | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 34 | 27 | -- | Elite | 210 | 115 | 17 | 48 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 |
Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026