Jackson Young
Enters his fourth season in the Pitt State program in 2026 ... A promising linebacker looking to provide quality depth at the position this fall. Appeared in 12 games for the Gorillas on defense and with special teams ... Finished the season with nine tackles (five solo) with 1.5 tackles-for-loss and an interception ... Against Fort Hays State (Sept. 20) finished with three tackles ... Recorded his first collegiate interception against No. 22 Chadron State (Nov. 22). Did not compete in any games. Redshirted. A two-time first-team All-Conference performer as a linebacker at Springfield's Kickapoo High School (2021-22) for coach Nate Thomas … A two-year starter for the Chiefs … Helped Kickapoo to a 7-2 record his senior season. Born March 7, 2005 … Son of Tony and Tammy Young … A construction management major.
- EnrolledJackson Young (LB) enrolled in Pittsburg State University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pittsburg State University | 8 | 0 | -- | Med. | 19 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Pittsburg State University | 12 | 0 | -- | Low | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Pittsburg State University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 0 | -- | Low | 28 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Profile last updated Nov 2, 2026