NFL Draft: DT Cam Jackson selected 140th overall by Carolina Panthers

Florida Gators defensive lineman Cam Jackson #99 during the first half as the Florida Gators defeat the Samford Bulldogs 45-7 at Ben Hill Griffiin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. September 7th, 2024. Gator Country Photo by David Bowie.Florida Gators defensive tackle Cam Jackson was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 5th round with the 140th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Jackson is the second Gator off the board and the first Gators’ defensive lineman drafted since the Chicago Bears drafted Gervon Dexter in the second round in 2023.

After transferring from Memphis in 2023, Jackson played in 23 games for the Gators including 22 starts across two seasons, combining for 69 tackles,…