Robert Jackson admits it was a tough transition for him to play cornerback at the Division I level after transferring from the College of the Sequoias last year.
Jackson seldomly played during his first season at UNLV, but he kept grinding — a phrase he likes to say.
The Fort Myers, Florida, native impressed his coaches enough to earn his first start against Wyoming at Sam Boyd Stadium in November.
Jackson never got a chance to line up at corner. He broke his right wrist during the opening kick-off when a teammate’s helmet collided with his hand.