Jackson Burkhalter is a professional football quarterback for the Rhode Island Rams. He was born in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Jackson Burkhalter, a redshirt sophomore, has yet to appear in a match and make an impression this season. On September 24, his squad, the Rhode Island Rams, will meet the Pittsburg Panthers at Acrisure Stadium.
Jackson Burkhalter’s Age And Wikimedia Commons
Jackson Burkhalter has never stated his age or birthdate. However, he may be in his early twenties. Jackson attended Spanish Fort High School in his native state of Alabama, USA. Prior to Rhode Island, he was rated as a 3-star prospect by Rivals and 247 Sports. He received a combined grade of 0.8434 on the latter. The website placed him 1315th overall, 45th as a quarterback, and 52nd in Alabama. Before season-ending knee surgery, he was a Top 300 player, the No. 12 rated pro-style QB nationally, and the No. 12 prospect in Alabama, according to ESPN. Jackson also attended Worcester Academy, where he was coached by Jeremy Bandya. The UAB Blazers, Ole Miss Rebels, and Nebraska Cornhuskers all sent offers to the Class of 2020 students. On August 14, 2020, he committed to the Rhode Island Rams. He has yet to enroll.
Jackson Had a Slow Start, but He Has Accomplished Some Feats.
Jackson redshirted and did not play in any games during the 2021 season. As a freshman in the 2020 season, he joined the squad in the spring semester and was allowed to practice but not play. As a sophomore, he was named 6A Player of the Week, Preseason Top Coastal Players, Adidas Elite Gauntlet Team, All-Area 1st Team Sophomore Season, and Leading Rebounder.
He enjoys basketball and soccer in addition to football. He was a four-year letterman in the game and also played AAU basketball for Game Elite in Atlanta. Jackson Burkhalter weighs 225 pounds and is 6 feet 5 inches tall. He is reported to have the stature and arm strength that programs need. He also practices his footwork and throwing methods. Jackson has always been the tallest player on the field.
Jackson Burkhalter’s Father and Brother Are Both Football Players
Todd Burkhalter’s son is Jackson Burkhalter. He played and coached Division I football. He was an Auburn tight end and a Vanderbilt graduate coach. The father-son team often discusses football. Todd taught Jackson how to play the game at a high level and is one of Jackson’s main influencers outside of his coaching staff. The Rhode Island Rams quarterback’s father instilled in him the importance of toughness and teamwork.
Jackson has a younger brother, Christian, who plays football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The two brothers have a lot in common and often connect over football. The Burkhalters are devout Christians. They are of White/Caucasian race and have American citizenship.
Jackson Burkhalter Has Played Football Since Childhood
When Jackson was in third grade, he began playing football. He enjoyed both offense and defense, but when he entered middle school, his coaches pushed him to QB full-time. He was always at ease in the role of leader. He enjoys being able to call plays, get the offense set, and perform well under pressure.
In his football career, his leadership qualities and physical characteristics were his most valuable assets. Jackson led his St. Paul’s Middle School team to two consecutive district titles. They went undefeated in 2014 and finished with a 6-2 record in 2015. Jackson had a 700-yard throwing average, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions for the season.
