Jahzare Jackson, the towering 6’11” athlete making headlines in basketball and now college football, was born on February 28, 2004, in San Diego, California—making him 21 years old in 2025.
🌱 Early Life & Athletic Beginnings
- Hometown: San Diego, California.
- Played Pop Warner football in elementary school and was the only eighth-grader on his varsity team at Westminster Christian Academy.
- Shifted focus fully to basketball during high school, attending prestigious programs like IMG Academy and joining Overtime Elite (OTE).
🏆 Athletic Rise & Performance
🏀 Basketball Highlights
- Overtime Elite (past 3 seasons): Played for the City Reapers, averaging 12.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game during the 2023–24 season with an impressive shooting efficiency of 67.8%.
- Notable as the first OTE player to win three consecutive championships.
🏈 Football Transition
- In July 2024, at 20 years old, he committed to the Georgia Bulldogs football program as an offensive lineman, taking advantage of his size (6’10”, 325–330 lbs) and athleticism.
- His first year, he appeared in 14 games as a reserve offensive lineman on the 2024 roster.
📊 Why His Age Matters
- At 21, Jackson is a rare two-sport athlete, successfully transitioning from basketball to college football at a top-tier program.
- His background in football, combined with basketball development at elite programs, makes him a unique NFL prospect.
- Eligible for the NFL Draft after the 2025 season, he could attract significant attention given his physical profile and athletic versatility.
🗓️ Quick Profile
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Jahzare Jackson |
| Date of Birth | February 28, 2004 |
| Age (2025) | 21 years old |
| Height / Weight | 6’10″–6’11”, ~325–330 lbs |
| Sports Background | Pop Warner football, IMG Academy, OTE basketball, Georgia football |
| Notable Stats |
12.1 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 67.8% FG at OTE |