- Northwestern senior RB Justin Jackson only gained 0.9 adjusted yards before contact last season (tied for third-lowest in the 2018 class), a sign that his offensive line struggled to pave the way. However, Jackson still managed to have a successful year because he could make people miss, ranking No. 2 among returning Power 5 running backs in forced missed tackles (62).
- Proving he has the speed to go the distance, Jackson totaled 24 runs of 15 yards or more last season, which ranked No. 2 among that same group of running backs.
- Jackson thrived through contact, as he averaged 3.59 yards after contact per attempt last season to finish ranked No. 2 among returning Power 5 running backs with at least 200 carries.
- Unable to bail out his underperforming offensive line, Jackson has struggled in pass protection. He ranked No. 78 in the 2018 class in pass blocking efficiency, allowing 11 total pressures on 122 pass block snaps.
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