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Jackson's Perseverance Is Paying Off
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ty Jackson had not seen his number called often on defense in his first season and a half of college football.
The Florida sophomore linebacker was dealt a tough hand playing behind a trio of proven linebackers: Myles Graham, Jaden Robinson and Aaron Chiles.
A Fort Lauderdale native, Jackson made a name for himself on special teams, playing eight games as a true freshman.
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall didn't have many positive takeaways from his team's homecoming loss to South Carolina, but he did point to one play.
A play that Jackson made.
Late in the fourth quarter of Florida's 38-19 loss, Jackson blocked a punt.