Donovan Jackson

Donovan Jackson (born December 4, 2002) is an American professional football guard for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, winning the 2024 national championship prior to being selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life Jackson was born on December 4, 2002, in Houston, Texas and attended Episcopal High School in Bellaire, Texas. He was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play college football at Ohio State over offers from Georgia, Stanford, Texas, and Texas A&M.

College career Jackson played in all 13 of the Buckeyes' games during his freshman season. He was named a starter at guard going into his sophomore year. Jackson was named first-team All-Big Ten at the end of the season.

Professional career

Jackson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.