COMMITMENT: Iowa State lands Eastern Michigan running back transfer Jaylon Jackson

[Connor_Ferguson]

Premium members saw it first, but some background here on Jaylon:

RECRUITING: Iowa State earns transfer commitment from EMU RB Jaylon Jackson - Cyclone Fanatic

Dec 20, 2022; Boise, Idaho, USA; Eastern Michigan Eagles running back Jaylon Jackson (28) scores during the second half of action of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against the San Jose State Spartans at Albertsons Stadium. Eastern Michigan beats San Jose State 41-27. Mandatory Credit: Brian...

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[cyfan21]

I’ve got a good feeling about this guy on next years team. Maybe newcomer of the year.

 

[exCYtable]

I’ve got a good feeling about this guy on next years team. Maybe newcomer of the year.

Some Darren Sproles in him, maybe? His YouTube highlights are fun. He's got some juice!

 

[Tre4ISU]

meep meep

 

[gocy444]

24 catches for 234 yards last year. Could be a great guy to get in space.

 

[NoCreativity]

4.2ypc against MAC competition sounds like a depth piece to me. Sama snd Hansen will get the bulk of the work.

 

[83cy]

4.2ypc against MAC competition sounds like a depth piece to me. Sama snd Hansen will get the bulk of the work.

Yeah seems like a kick returner.

 

[acoustimac]

Fast. Great lateral movement. Jitter bug feet. Now we just need a line to open a hole for him.

 

[Cyclad]

Fast. Great lateral movement. Jitter bug feet. Now we just need a line to open a hole for him.

True
Seemingly, easier said than done.

 

[ZmillaTLK]

really excited about this pickup, has fast lateral movement, and get to the whole quick, has the hands to catch out off the backfield, and can also break tackles and be physical with contact. Have high hopes for this man once he steps foot on campus.

 

[Cycsk]

It would be interesting to get an EMU locker room perspective on his teammate who went after the South Alabama player.

 

[isucy86]

Would be great if he can supplant Noel as kick returner. Didn't see that he does punt returns. Noel is very solid at KR, I just get nervous having top-level starters be return guys. Can take some big hits.

Can never have too much speed.

 

[amishclone]

Meh.

Go ahead, make me eat crow, go ahead

 

[ClonerJams]

Meh.

Go ahead, make me eat crow, go ahead

He's not being added with the expectation to be Darren Sproles, he's a nice depth piece with the potential to play special teams.

 

[RagingCloner]

Here’s my hot take. If he is indeed used as a returner, he’ll push ISU’s return team to top 5 in the big 12. For reference, finished 9th and 10th in 2023

 

[gocy444]

Meh.

Go ahead, make me eat crow, go ahead

We’re not adding him expecting a 1,000 yard rusher. My guess this is a guy we get the ball 3-5 times and game and maybe return punts. If he can do that well it’s a win.

 

[cyclone1209]

He's not being added with the expectation to be Darren Sproles, he's a nice depth piece with the potential to play special teams.

I would like to see him at punt returner / kick returner. (or someone diff)

I would argue Noel is too important to the offense now to get injured on punt return and kick return. Also worth mentioning Noel isn't that efficient at kick return anyway. He took way too many out last year and didn't get to the 25 yard line.

 

[BigLame]

A package with he AND Noel on offense would offer a lot of speed. All about match ups & if he is 10.7-ish 100 meters (or even sub-that), well sign me up.

Also, with Barrett & him, these are guys with 3 years in collegiate football. It would appear we are after guys who will help immediately & trying to capitalize off of our up-and-coming QB in Becht.

 

[CycloneBamaFan]

I believe Hansen is a No for Big XII competition. I hope he surprises me, however, I am not seeing it like many are.

4.2ypc against MAC competition sounds like a depth piece to me. Sama snd Hansen will get the bulk of the work.

 

[WhoISthis]

Do we know how to utilize a guy with his attributes?