Jackson Burger

Walk-on defensive back who missed the entire 2025 season following knee surgery… has not appeared in a game in two seasons with the Garnet & Black. Went through his first spring drills with the squad… worked primarily at Nickel… suffered a right knee injury during fall camp and missed the entire season after undergoing surgery. True freshman defensive back who joined the squad in the summer… worked with the scout team… did not see any game action… redshirted. Graduated from Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill, S.C. in 2024… coached by Zac Lendyak… spent most of his time on defense playing defensive back and linebacker but was also used as a wide receiver… logged 122 solo tackles in three seasons and 157 total tackles during his time with the Copperheads to go with two sacks and five fumble recoveries. Jackson Burger is a management major.