Jackson Accuardi

PRONUNCIATION: UH - CARD - EE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Originally committed to West Virginia University (Dec. 24) before transferring to South Dakota after the spring season in April 2025. HIGH SCHOOL Played tight end for coach Aaron Mack at DeForest High … earned all-state first team as a senior by Wisconsin Football Coaches Association … became the 10th player in DeForest High football history to receive all-state honors … finished with 23 catches for 296 yards and seven touchdowns in seven games … played three seasons for the Norskies, finishing his high school career with 51 catches, 761 yards receiving, 14.9 yards per catch and 17 touchdowns … as a junior in 2023, he recorded 22 receptions for 425 yards (19.3 yards per catch) and six touchdowns … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals ... 247Sports lists him as the No. 70 tight end and the No. 13 player in the state of Wisconsin … On3 ranks him as the No. 79 tight end and the No. 13 player in the state of Wisconsin … ESPN tabs him as the No. 37 tight end and the No. 12 player in the state of Wisconsin … Rivals has him as the No. 8 player in the state of Wisconsin … also offered by Colorado, Duke, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Louisville, Michigan State, Missouri and Vanderbilt ... played at the same high school as current Coyote punter, Tyler Ebel. Personal A pre-business major at South Dakota.