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Michigan State Football: Christian Jackson will aid in ‘No Fly Zone’ resurgence

By Stephen Robb

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: C.J. Sanders #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs for a short gain as Justin Layne #2 of the Michigan State Spartans grabs the jersey during the fourth quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on September 23, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 38-18. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: C.J. Sanders #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs for a short gain as Justin Layne #2 of the Michigan State Spartans grabs the jersey during the fourth quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on September 23, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 38-18. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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Christian Jackson was one of the earlier commits for the 2018 class and he will be a difference maker for the green and white.

Christian Jackson held a host of offers, most notably from Michigan, Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech. He brings size, at 6-foot-1, and speed to the ‘No Fly Zone’ in East Lansing in 2018.

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The Georgia-product is comparable to Spartan legend Darqueze Dennard, and we all know how well he panned out for Michigan State.

Jackson does a great job being on an island and fighting receivers for the pigskin. He has excellent ball-hawking skills.

There’s a joke about defensive backs that I hear on games like Madden or NCAA College Football that if the player could catch then they’d be a wide receiver and not a defensive back. That is not true of Jackson. He has soft hands and strong finger tips. Also, he’s a great tackler in space.

Moreover, he has a different type of swagger that Michigan State defensive backs have exuded over the years. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and if he makes a big play or jarring hit, he’ll let you know about it. It’s that swagger and confidence which could help him see the field early in his Michigan State career — he’s not often overwhelmed.

Michigan State is getting a player who will be pushing for playing time as soon as he gets onto campus.

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There’s plenty of talent in the MSU defensive backfield. Spartan fans can expect to watch a resurgence of the ‘No Fly Zone’ days. Mark Dantonio has another gem in the defensive backfield in Jackson.

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