Octavius Jackson
School: Colquitt County
Hometown: Moultrie, Ga.
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 295 pounds
GC Composite Ranking: NR
Recruited by: Brian White
Notable: An under-the-radar prospect from Peach State powerhouse Colquitt County, where he was coached by Rush Propst. Was Florida’s 16th commitment, pulling the trigger on Aug. 3, 2012. Was named first team All-Region 1-AAAAAA after helping the Packers to a 10-4 record. Ranked as the 66th best offensive tackle prospect in the nation by Rivals. Also had scholarship offers from Vanderbilt, Kentucky and Central Florida.
Quotable: “Florida is a good program and close to home. Coach Muschamp told me he would be excited for me to be a Gator when he offered me.” – Jackson told GatorCountry.com.