Florida graduate transfer Rayshad Jackson picks UNLV

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

Florida linebacker Rayshad Jackson (44) celebrates after tackling Charleston Southern running b ... — Florida linebacker Rayshad Jackson (44) celebrates after tackling Charleston Southern running back Ronnie Harris (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) fights his way past Florida linebacker Rayshad Jackson (44) and defensive lineman Jabari Zuniga (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

UNLV landed a player who has the potential to make a major impact for the second consecutive day.

Rayshad Jackson, a 6-foot, 236-pound linebacker at Florida, tweeted Saturday that he is transferring to UNLV. As a graduate transfer, he will be eligible to play this season.

#ForeverFlorida @unlvfootball @CoachTSkip @CrisGarcia99 @UNLVSanchez pic.twitter.com/FbBlSyeRzD

— Rayshad Jackson (@SpaceGhost_11) June 22, 2019

Jackson started three games last season for the Gators and played in all 13. He had 36 tackles and three quarterback hurries for a defense that finished 28th nationally in allowing 343.3 yards per game.

At UNLV, Jackson will play for a familiar face in second-year defensive coordinator Tim Skipper, who was on Florida’s staff from 2015 to 2017 and coached linebackers his final season.

Jackson’s decision capped a strong recruiting week for Rebels coach Tony Sanchez. On Friday, he secured the commitment of three-star high school wide receiver Ronald Gilliam, who chose the Rebels over Arizona State, Florida, Kansas and Oregon.

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